Global Biodiversity

1. Biological Diversity Systematics and Diversity.- 1. Genetic Diversity.- 2. Systematics and Diversity.- 3. Species Concepts.- 4. Species Inventory.- 5. Spices Diversity: An Introduction.- 6. Microorganisms.- 7. Lower Plant Diversity.- 8. Higher Plant Diversity.- 9. Nematodes.- 10. Deep-sea Invertebrates.- 11. Soil Macrofauna.- 12. Fishes.- 13. Higher Vertebrates.- 14. Island Species.- 15. Centres of Species Diversity.- 16. Species Extinction.- 17. Threatened Species.- 18. Global Habitat Classification.- 19. Biodiversity and Global Climate Change.- 20. Tropical Moist Forests.- 21. Grasslands.- 22. Wetlands.- 23. Coral Reefs.- 24. Mangroves.- 2. Uses and Values of Biodiversity.- 25. Plant Use.- 26. Animal Use.- 27. Biodiversity and Economics.- 3. Conservation and Management of Biodiversity.- 28. National Legislation.- 29. Protected Areas.- 30. Multilateral Treaties.- 31. International Policy and Legal Assistance.- 32. International Aid.- 33. Management of International Resources.- 34. Current Practices in Conservation.- 35. The Convention on Biological Diversity.