Living with Others: Biodiversity around Us (Record no. 46710)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9788123017464
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 333.95 HAQ
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Personal name Haque, M. A
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Living with Others: Biodiversity around Us
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting government of India
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2013
Place of publication, distribution, etc New Delhi
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 128
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc The variety of life on earth, its biological diversity is commonly referred to as Biodiversity. The number of species of plants, animals and micro-organisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs, are all part of a biologically diverse earth. Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, has an important role to play. Preserving species and their habitats is important for ecosystems to sustain themselves. It has long been feared that human activity is causing massive extinctions. Despite increased efforts at conservation, sustainability eludes.<br/>The author Dr. M.A. Haque, a scientist by profession, through this book highlights the need for sustainable development and consumption, in order to avoid an ecological imbalance. Dr. Haque has authored a number of books on environment. With a keen eye for detail, he has provided the photographs for this book from his own collection.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Living
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Biodiversity
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