Handbook of Australasian Biogeography

Written by leading biogeographers, based upon the dynamic studies over the last 30 years, this revision of Australasian biogeography covers terrestrial, freshwater, and marine organisms. A handbook, rather than a natural history, the volume is a unique resource that is invaluable to anyone interested in Australasian biogeography. It goes beyond a focus on a single taxa or area or analyses of certain types of data to provide a comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the systematics and distribution of major plant and animal groups in Australasia.

The Handbook of Australasian Biogeography is the most comprehensive overview of the biogeography of Australasian plants, fungi and animal taxa in a single volume. This volume is unique in its coverage of marine, freshwater, terrestrial, and subterranean taxa. It is an essential publication for anyone studying or researching Australasian biogeography. The book contains biogeographic reviews of all major plant, animal and fungal groups in Australasia by experts in the field, including a strong emphasis on invertebrates, algae, fungi and subterranean taxa. It discusses how Australasia is different from the rest of the world and what other areas share its history and biota.