Biogeography and Evolution in New Zealand provides the first in-depth treatment of the biogeography of New Zealand, a region that has been a place of long-endur

In this book, the natural history of New Zealand's North Island, from Lake Taupo up, is described, including geology, soils, climate, flora and fauna. Chapters

A definitive guide to the environments, flora and fauna of the unique and varied coasts of New Zealand and the Pacific Rim.

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests

The Ecology of Seashores explores the complex shore environment. It covers the ways in which representative species have adapted to life in a constantly changin