The Biodiversity of India

The Biodiversity of India
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Publisher : Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 1890206407
ISBN-13 : 9781890206406
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Book Synopsis The Biodiversity of India by : Erach Bharucha

Download or read book The Biodiversity of India written by Erach Bharucha and published by Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 45,000 plant and 77,000 animal species have been recorded in India and make up 7 per cent of the total plant and 6.4 per cent of the total animal species found in the world. The enormous variation of landscapes due to climate and topography has created different ecosystems that support and nurture this bio-diversity. From the majestic Himalayas in the North to the lush tropics of the South, the precious natural resources of this subcontinent are found in forest, grassland, island, coastal belt, marine, desert and semi-arid ecosystems. Industrialization and modern ways of life are pillaging these resources and posing a monumental threat to the natural world. It is estimated that as many as 50 per cent of the earth's species are likely to become extinct during the first two decades of the 21st century.


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