Wallace, Alfred Russel 1823-1913 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Island Life; Or, The Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricate relationship between islands and their unique ecosystems, delving into the phenomena that govern the distribution and development of plant and animal life in insular environments. Wallace aims to understand the contrasts in fauna and flora across different islands, providing insights into ecological and evolutionary principles. The opening of the book introduces readers to the striking contrasts in animal distribution between various geographical regions, using specific examples like the similarities between British and Japanese wildlife compared to the differences between Australia and New Zealand. Wallace emphasizes that proximity does not dictate similarity in species, as evidenced by closely located islands in the Malay Archipelago having vastly different faunas. He sets the stage for discussing the complexity surrounding the biological distribution of organisms, outlining the scope of the work, which will include studies on the evolutionary past, geological changes, climate impacts, and species dispersal methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-04-17 Produced by StevenGibbs, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Glacial epoch Island ecology Biogeography QH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32021 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133730.0 32021