Ancient Creatures: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Malaysia

Ancient Creatures: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Malaysia
Author: Chee Yen Choong
Publisher: Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9670250277

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This book presents the latest data and information on the richness of dragonflies and damselflies species in Malaysia. Enrich with carefully selected pictures, this book also includes QR codes linking to additional information on the Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) website. This website purpose is to become an online repository centre that includes information on Malaysian biological diversity. Nearly 400 species of Odonata contained in 17 families can be found in Malaysia. At least 180 species are dragonflies and 210 species are damselflies. This MyBIS book series 'Ancient Creatures: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Malaysia' highlights a total of 69 species of dragonflies and 73 species of damselflies which can be found throughout Malaysia.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
Author: Allen Jeyarajasingam
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0191627224

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This new edition is the most comprehensive field guide to the birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, covering all 673 species known to occur in the region. The birds are illustrated in a series of 74 stunning full-colour plates, painted for this book by Alan Pearson, an artist with considerable first-hand experience of the region. The plates illustrate the various plumage variations for each bird, and show the birds perched and also in flight, where relevant to their identification. The text, written and revised by Allen Jeyarajasingam, is accessible to experienced ornithologists and beginners alike, and highlights the important identification features such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range, distribution, and status for every species. Introductory sections describe the region and highlight some of the best sites for watching the abundant avifauna. The beautiful, precise plates and clearly-written text make this book a must-have for all birdwatchers travelling to the region.

Dragonflies and Damselfies

Dragonflies and Damselfies
Author: Dennis Paulson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2019-03-14
Genre: Damselflies
ISBN: 1782405631

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This book brings these insects to life. As well as providing a broad introduction to their natural history, it features profiles of sixty of the most interesting and beautiful species from around the world.

A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
Author: Allen Jeyarajasingam
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0199639434

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A fully comprehensive, modern field guide to all of the bird species in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Featuring numerous colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of the key identification features, the book will be equally valuable for ornithologists and birdwatchers.

Global Biodiversity

Global Biodiversity
Author: T. Pullaiah
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2018-12-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0429946856

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This is the first volume in the new multi-volume set, Global Biodiversity. Each volume in this series aims to provide insightful information on the biodiversity of selected nations in particular regions. The volumes summarize the available data on both wild and cultivated plants, wild and domesticated animals, and microbes of the different nations. Global Biodiversity, Volume 1: Selected Countries in Asia focuses on selected countries of Asia, providing an abundance of biodiversity information on Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam. The first chapter in the volume provides an informative overview of what is biodiversity along with biogeographic classifications. It provides explanations of biodiversity patterns and species number; biodiversity conservation, protection, and international commitments and cooperation; biodiversity threats and drivers of change (such as human population growth, climate change, land use change); and the economics of biodiversity as well.

The Dragonfly Nymphs of Thailand (Odonata : Anisoptera)

The Dragonfly Nymphs of Thailand (Odonata : Anisoptera)
Author: Rodolfo Novelo-Gutiérrez
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2024
Genre: Dragonflies
ISBN: 3031337123

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This unique work is the first reference that provides detailed descriptions of the fully developed larvae of the Odonata suborder Anisoptera, including keys to families and genera, high resolution photographs, distribution maps, and an up-dated list of the dragonfly species from Thailand. Also, because the adults are so well known in this country, this book will provide completion to our understanding of the life cycle of an entire fauna. Through the six chapters of this book, the reader will find an introduction with generalities of the order Odonata, a description of the morphology of a dragonfly larva with emphasis in the structures used in the keys, a brief description of Thailands geography, relief, hydrology, climate, precipitation, agriculture, history, and faunal studies, and detailed descriptions of each of the 82 genera of Anisoptera of Thailand whose larvae are known. This book will have broad appeal in the large community of odonatists around the world and for the aquatic entomologists, ecologists, and conservationists interested in the Southeast Asian fauna in general.