Australian Biological Resources Study
Various Authors
Fauna of Australia Series
Various Publishers, 1987–2002
ISBN
Volume 1A: 0 644 06055 7
Volume 1B:
0 644 06056 5
Volume 2A: 0 644 32429 5
Volume 4A:
0 643 06571 7
Volume 5:
0 643 05756 0
This series provides a comprehensive account of the current knowledge of the biology, taxonomy, evolution and history of discovery of the animals which live in Australia. This information is described at family level and set in a global context. The series is copiously illustrated in colour, line drawings and halftones.
Information for each taxon is provided at the phylum or class level and at the family level. For each level, data is provided on classification, morphology and physiology, natural history, biogeography and phylogeny, fossil record, economic significance and conservation. This is coupled with illustrated keys, glossaries and a detailed index. The text is meticulously researched, contributed by invited specialists, and profusely illustrated by Australia's finest faunal illustrators.
About the books
The Fauna of Australia collate and present the vast array of knowledge on Australia's fauna in a readily understandable form. They will appeal to any institution active in biological sciences and form an invaluable reference for policy makers, tertiary students, professional and amateur biologists, management authorities and all interested members of the community.
Of the originally conceived 10 volume series, only 5 volumes were published. In future, any similar detailed faunal accounts for groups in the Australian Fauna will be published independently.
From 1981–1994 this series was published for ABRS by the Australian Government Publishing Service. From 1994 it has been jointly published by ABRS and CSIRO Publishing.
G.R.Dyne & D.W.Walton (eds) (1987)
Published by Australian Government Publishing Service Canberra
About the book
Size: 297 × 210 mm (A4), x + 339 pages, index
Binding: hardcover, section sewn
Illustrations: 42 colour plates, 97 black and white plates (including maps)
ISBN-10: 0 644 06055 7
ISBN-13: 978 0 644 06055 4
Available from CSIRO Publishing.
C.J.Glasby, G.J.B.Ross & P.L.Beesley (eds) (1993)
Published by Australian Government Publishing Service Canberra
Awarded Whitley Certificate
for Best Faunal Review for 1993
About the book
Size: 297 × 210 mm (A4), viii + 439 pages, index
Binding: hardcover, section sewn
Illustrations: 106 colour plates, 275 black and white plates (including maps)
ISBN-10: 0 644 32429 5
ISBN-13: 978 0 644 32429 8
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P.L.Beesley, G.J.B.Ross & C.J.Glasby (eds) (2001)
Published by Australian Biological Resources Study/CSIRO Publishing
About the book
Size: 297 × 210 mm (A4), xii + 465 pages, glossary, index
Binding: hardcover, section sewn
Illustrations: 60 colour plates, 205 black and white plates (including maps)
ISBN-10: 0 643 06571 7
ISBN-13: 978 0 643 06571 0
Available from CSIRO Publishing.
P.L.Beesley, G.J.B.Ross & A.Wells (eds) (1998)
Published by Australian Biological Resources Study/CSIRO Publishing
Awarded Whitley Medal
for Best Zoological Publication for 1998
About the book
Part A
Size: 297 × 210 mm (A4), xvi + 563 pages
Binding: hardcover, section sewn
Illustrations: 94 colour plates, 401 black and white plates (including maps)
Part B
Size: 297 × 210 mm (A4), viii + 565–1234 pages, glossary, index
Binding: hardcover, section sewn
Illustrations: 89 colour plates, 403 black and white plates
ISBN-10: 0 643 05756 0
ISBN-13: 978 0 643 05756 2
Available from CSIRO Publishing.