Faunal ecology and conservation of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve / Chandrakasan Sivaperuman, Dhriti Banerjee, Basudev Tripathy, Kailash Chandra, editors.
Sivaperuman, C. (Chandrakasan), editor.; Banerjee, Dhriti, editor.; Tripathy, Basudev, editor.; Chandra, Kailash, editor.
2023
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Faunal ecology and conservation of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve / Chandrakasan Sivaperuman, Dhriti Banerjee, Basudev Tripathy, Kailash Chandra, editors.
ISBN
9789811951589 (electronic bk.)
9811951586 (electronic bk.)
9789811951572
9811951578
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5158-9
Published
Singapore : Springer, [2023]
Copyright
©2023
Language
English
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1 online resource (xvi, 666 pages)
Item Number
10.1007/978-981-19-5158-9 doi
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QH183
Dewey Decimal Classification
591.95488
Summary
This edited book brings out a comprehensive account of the faunal diversity in Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve which is part of the Sundaland Biodiversity hotspot. The main focus of this volume is to address the ecological and economic significance of the biodiversity of this region. The book provides latest information on the faunal diversity of Great Nicobar Biosphere. It focuses on various faunal communities of this regions such as Floral diversity, Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies, Termites, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Scorpion, Spiders, Turtle, Nicobar megapode. Chapters in this volume also covers Reptiles & Amphibians, Fishes, Mammals, Land and freshwater Mollusca. Marine animals such as Opisthobranchs, Sponges, Scleractinian Corals and Soft corals, Sea Anemones, Polyclads, Marine Molluscs, Echinoderms are also discussed. It is of interest for the researchers, teachers, scientists, capacity builders, policy makers. Also serve as reading materials for graduate and post graduate students e.g., Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Zoology, Life sciences, Parks/Sanctuaries managers, National and International scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful document.
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Sivaperuman, C. (Chandrakasan), editor.
Banerjee, Dhriti, editor.
Tripathy, Basudev, editor.
Chandra, Kailash, editor.
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Intro
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Part I: Terrestrial Ecosystem
1: Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve: An Overview
Introduction
Definition
Criteria for Designation of Biosphere Reserve
Characteristics of Biosphere Reserve
Functions of Biosphere Reserves
The Lima Action Plan for UNESCOś Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme and Its World Network of Biosphere Reserves (2016-2025)
Vision and Mission of the MAB Programme
Strategic Objectives
Biosphere Reserves in India
National Biosphere Reserve Programme

Aims of the Scheme
Objectives of the Scheme
Criteria for the Selection of Biosphere Reserves
Structure and Design of Biosphere Reserves
Core Zone
Buffer Zone
Transition Zone
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
UNESCO-MAB Net Programme and GNBR
Zonation Details
Land Use History
Reserve Inhabitants, Demographic Trends, and Dependence
Human Activities
Floral Diversity
Faunal Diversity
Significance for Biological Diversity Conservation
Progression of Conservation and Management
Issues and Concerns
References

2: Floral Diversity of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Introduction
Methods
Study Area
Data Collection
Results and Discussion
References
3: Odonata of Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Introduction
Classification of Odonata of the Great Nicobar Islands (Table 3.1)
Systematic Account
References
4: Butterfly Diversity of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Introduction
Study Area
Methods
Results
Occurrence of the Species
Abundance of Butterflies in Different Habitats and Families
Overall Diversity Indices

Diversity Indices of Butterflies in Different Locations
Similarity Indices
Discussion
References
5: Aquatic Beetles of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (Coleoptera: Noteridae, Dytiscidae and Hydrophilidae)
Introduction
Methods
Taxonomic Account
Results and Discussion
References
6: Moths (Lepidoptera) of Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Introduction
Diversity
Endemism
Summary of the Diversity
Systematic Account
Checklist
References
7: Termite Fauna of Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, India
Introduction
Historical Resume

Systematic Accounts
References
8: Scorpion and Amblypygi Diversity of Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
9: Diversity and Species Abundance of Spiders of Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Introduction
International Studies
Taxonomy
Studies on Indian Spiders
Studies on Spiders of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Study Area
Methods
Study Period
Sampling
Treatment of Specimens
Statistical Analysis
Results
Occurrence of Species
Species Composition

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