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Tropical Ecosystems and Ecological Concepts, Second Edition (2nd Edition) by Patrick L. Osborne, Author: Patrick Osborne Paperback, 536 Pages, Published 2012 ISBN-10: 0-521-17734-0 / 0521177340 ISBN-13: 978-0-521-17734-4 / 9780521177344 Tropical habitats cover over one third of the Earth's terrestrial surface and harbor much of its biodiversity, with many areas rich in endemic species. However, these ecosystems are under significant and growing threat from issues such as deforestation, land degradation and ocean acidification. This |