Conservation by proxy : indicator, umbrella, keystone, flagship, and other surrogate species
Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on "surrogate" species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In Conservation by Proxy, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use
1 online resource (xvi, 374 pages) : illustrations
9781597269599, 159726959X
692205217
English
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