cave ecology

A short study of caves, discussing types of caves, where caves are found around the world, cave plants and animals, and challenges to the ecosystem.

"Explores the . . . world of caves. Readers will learn how caves form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make caves their home. Featuring . . . photographs, . . . facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book . . . support[s] earth science education"--Amazon.com.

A short study of caves, discussing types of caves, where caves are found around the world, cave plants and animals, and challenges to the ecosystem.

Provides a basic introduction to caves, including geographical information and plant and animal life.

Presents the stories of a variety of explorers who have explored caves and cave systems from around the world, offering photographs of each cave and a discussion of what each explorer discovered inside their caves, such as the explorers who discovered the deepest known cave on Earth to date.

An illustrated discussion of different types of caves, including those formed by lava, erosion, and ice, and covers animals that can be found in caves and famous locations such as Carlsbad Caverns.

Offers a natural history of the subterranean world, profiling the different species who live there and the scientists who research them.

Describes the various plants and animals that inhabit caves.

Presents a short study of caves, including types of caves, where caves are found around the world, cave plants and animals, and challenges to the ecosystem.

With photographs and detailed illustrations, this book reveals a close look at a cave as a habitat and its variety of organisms.