Beschreibung:
This study presents authentic data compiled from field experiments and investigations, and provides a point of reference for any future changes associated with anthropogenic activity in semiarid ecosystems. Three years of continuous and rigorous empirical research on biodiversity (from phytoplankton to higher plants and from zooplankton to higher animals - all flora and fauna) in India's semiarid region have culminated in this work.
Introduction.- Methodology for Biodiversity (Flora and Fauna) Study.- Plant biodiversity.- Animal biodiversity.- Status of biodiversity as per IUCN, IWPA and CITES in studied semi arid region, Karnataka, India.- Remote sensing and GIS in understanding the landscape dynamics.- Conclusion and Recommendations.