How Long to Read Flora of the Marquesas Islands

How Long Does it Take to Read Flora of the Marquesas Islands?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read Flora of the Marquesas Islands by David H. Lorence

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Flora of the Marquesas Islands is a complete account of all of the plants found in the Marquesas Islands. Of the total 826 vascular plant species recorded for the Marquesas Islands, approximately 495 are aliens introduced by humans over the years, including 248 cultivated, 33 Polynesian introductions, and 214 other naturalized species, compared to the native flora of 331 species. This is a collaborative project between the National Tropical Botanical Garden, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Délégation à la Recherche de la Polynésie française intended to further knowledge of the flora of this remote archipelago. Based on extensive fieldwork this book covers the extant floristic diversity, including 85 recently described species, and provides original illustrations, illuminating photos, and critical conservation considerations. The 411 page tome includes introductory chapters covering the project's history, Marquesas geology and climate, history of plant collecting in the islands, flora and vegetation, plant communities, threats to the flora, conservation status of species including IUCN Red List recommendations, critical conservation considerations, and many other aspects, as well as taxonomic treatments of the native and naturalized lycophytes (fern allies), ferns, and monocots. The volume is richly illustrated with 134 figures including 111 color plates, 21 elegant line drawings by Smithsonian illustrator Alice Tangerini, and two maps. A complete list of all botanical specimens studied is given in the Exsiccatae section.

How long is Flora of the Marquesas Islands?

Flora of the Marquesas Islands by David H. Lorence is 416 pages long, and a total of 106,496 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Flora of the Marquesas Islands Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read Flora of the Marquesas Islands aloud.

What Reading Level is Flora of the Marquesas Islands?

Flora of the Marquesas Islands is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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