The Vegetation of Micronesia. Part 1: Scientific Investigations in Micronesia
Abstract
Contents: Essay on the nature of vegetation; General description of Micronesian vegetation; Location and nature of Micronesia; Major climatic and topographic features; Map showing climatic and geologic lines; Classification of vegetation; Outline of Micronesian vegetation; Vegetation types as practical indicators; General description of vegetation types; Mangrove formation, Strand; Vegetation of raised coral limestone; Vegetation of rough lava flows; Casuarina forest; Coconut plantations; Vegetation of coastal plains; Lower primary forest; Secondary forest on slopes; Montane rain forest and cloud forest; Dwarf vegetation on open crests; Savanna or grassland vegetation; Vegetation of the Marianas Islands; The Northern Marianas -- general; The Southern Marianas -- general; General picture of Guam vegetation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 08, 1959
- Accession Number
- AD0236461
Entities
People
- F. R. Fosberg