Biodiversity research on Pulau Tioman, Peninsular Malaysia: A historical perspective

Authors
Ng, PKL Yong, HS Sodhi, NS
Citation
Pkl. Ng et al., Biodiversity research on Pulau Tioman, Peninsular Malaysia: A historical perspective, RAFFL B ZOO, 1999, pp. 5-10
Citations number
79
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences
Journal title
RAFFLES BULLETIN OF ZOOLOGY
ISSN journal
02172445 → ACNP
Year of publication
1999
Supplement
6
Pages
5 - 10
Database
ISI
SICI code
0217-2445(19990630):<5:BROPTP>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The history of biodiversity research of Pulau Tioman is presented. Pulau Ti oman is the third largest offshore island in Peninsular Malaysia, and has a very high diversity of habitats as well as plant and animal life. Its flor a and fauna have been investigated for over 100 years, and a considerable a mount of literature has been and is still being published. The active resea rch program will substantially contribute to ongoing efforts to conserve th e island's remarkable biodiversity.