Aldrovanda The Waterwheel Plant

£24.95

Aldrovanda The Waterwheel Plant Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Redfern Natural History Productions Ltd
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Pages: 249 Illustrations and other contents: 93 photographs ISBN: 9781908787040 Categories: ,

The first comprehensive monograph of Aldrovanda, the rare and extraordinary carnivorous “Waterwheel Plant”. This incredible carnivore, known for trapping aquatic prey between jaw-like lobes that dramatically snap shut when triggered, is related to the famous Venus Flytrap and employs one of the fastest movement responses known in the plant kingdom. Not only arthropods are caught in its deadly jaws, but even small vertebrates including tadpoles and fish fry.

Representing over four years of study and research, this long-awaited work presents a pioneering and uniquely detailed treatment of all aspects of the botanical history, ecology, evolutionary history, distribution and cultivation of this novel plant. The text also addresses the pressing need for integrated conservation and management initiatives.

Harback. 140pp. 80 images. Page Size: 152.5 x 228.5 mm

Weight1 kg
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