Principles Of Ecology

Author : Jennifer Heath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 1642650447

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Ecology considers how organisms of the same species interact with each other, how organisms of different species in the same space interact, and how multiple communities interact to make up an ecosystem, information crucial in understanding how biodiversity affects ecological function. In over 120 articles, Principles of Ecology addresses topics including: Morphology, Human ecology, Resilience, Social ecology, Co-evolution, Traits, Biome and Biosphere.

Author : Rory Putman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401169486

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As Ecology teachers ourselves we have become increasingly aware of the lack of a single comprehensive textbook of Ecvlogy which we can recommend unreservedly to our students. While general, review texts are readily available in other fields, recent publications in Ecology have tended for the most part to be small, specialised works on single aspects of the subject. Such general texts as are available are often rather too detailed and, in addition, tend to be somewhat biased towards one aspect of the discipline or another and are thus not truly balanced syntheses of current knowledge. Ecology is, in addition, a rapidly developing subject: new information is being gathered all the time on a variety of key questions; new approaches and techniques open up whole new areas of research and establish new principles. Already things have changed radically since the early '70s and we feel there is a need for an up to date student text that will include some of this newer material. We have tried, therefore, to create a text that will review all the major principles and tenets within the whole field of Ecology, presenting the generally accepted theories and fundamentals and reviewing carefully the evidence on which such principles have been founded. While recent developments in ecological thought are emphasised, we hope that these will not dominate the material to the extent where the older-established principles are ignored or overlooked.

Author : Curtis Carson
Publisher : Syrawood Publishing House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1682868206

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Principles of Ecology by Curtis Carson Pdf

Ecology is a branch of biology concerned with the study of interactions and interrelationships between organisms and their environment, as well as with other organisms. Ecosystems are vast systems of organisms, their communities, and the environmental factors that have an influence on these. Several processes control the flux of matter and energy through an environment, such as pedogenesis, nutrient cycling, primary production and niche construction. The study of ecology focuses on such processes, as well as ecological succession, distribution of organisms and biodiversity, among others. Ecosystems sustain life, regulate climate and produce economically crucial materials, such as biomass. The regulation of water filtration, erosion control, flood protection, global biogeochemical cycles, etc. is also sustained by the ecosystem. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of ecology. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

Author : F Stuart Chapin III,Pamela A. Matson,Harold A. Mooney
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387216638

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Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology by F Stuart Chapin III,Pamela A. Matson,Harold A. Mooney Pdf

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disciplines

Author : Thomas R. Sinclair,Albert Weiss
Publisher : CABI
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845936549

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Principles of Ecology in Plant Production by Thomas R. Sinclair,Albert Weiss Pdf

Rev. ed. of: Principles of ecology in plant production / edited by T.R. Sinclair and F.P. Gardner.

Author : J. L. Chapman,M. J. Reiss
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521588022

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Ecology by J. L. Chapman,M. J. Reiss Pdf

This is a comprehensive textbook for A-level students and first-year undergraduates taking courses in biology, geography and Earth sciences.

Author : Eugene Pleasants Odum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Ecology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032269297

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Fundamentals of Ecology by Eugene Pleasants Odum Pdf

Author : F Stuart Chapin III,Pamela A. Matson,Peter Vitousek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 1441995048

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Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology by F Stuart Chapin III,Pamela A. Matson,Peter Vitousek Pdf

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disciplines

Author : F Stuart Chapin III,Gary P. Kofinas,Carl Folke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780387730332

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Principles of Ecosystem Stewardship by F Stuart Chapin III,Gary P. Kofinas,Carl Folke Pdf

The world is undergoing unprecedented changes in many of the factors that determine its fundamental properties and their in- ence on society. These changes include climate; the chemical c- position of the atmosphere; the demands of a growing human population for food and ?ber; and the mobility of organisms, ind- trial products, cultural perspectives, and information ?ows. The magnitude and widespread nature of these changes pose serious challenges in managing the ecosystem services on which society depends. Moreover, many of these changes are strongly in?uenced by human activities, so future patterns of change will continue to be in?uenced by society’s choices and governance. The purpose of this book is to provide a new framework for n- ural resource management—a framework based on stewardship of ecosystems for human well-being in a world dominated by unc- tainty and change. The goal of ecosystem stewardship is to respond to and shape change in social-ecological systems in order to s- tain the supply and opportunities for use of ecosystem services by society. The book links recent advances in the theory of resilience, sustainability, and vulnerability with practical issues of ecosystem management and governance. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students of natural resource management as well as professional managers, community leaders, and policy makers with backgrounds in a wide array of d- ciplines, including ecology, policy studies, economics, sociology, and anthropology.

Author : Travis Beck
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781597267021

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Principles of Ecological Landscape Design by Travis Beck Pdf

Today, there is a growing demand for designed landscapes—from public parks to backyards—to be not only beautiful and functional, but also sustainable. Sustainability means more than just saving energy and resources. It requires integrating the landscapes we design with ecological systems. With Principles of Ecological Landscape Design, Travis Beck gives professionals and students the first book to translate the science of ecology into design practice. This groundbreaking work explains key ecological concepts and their application to the design and management of sustainable landscapes. It covers biogeography and plant selection, assembling plant communities, competition and coexistence, designing ecosystems, materials cycling and soil ecology, plant-animal interactions, biodiversity and stability, disturbance and succession, landscape ecology, and global change. Beck draws on real world cases where professionals have put ecological principles to use in the built landscape. The demand for this information is rising as professional associations like the American Society of Landscape Architects adopt new sustainability guidelines (SITES). But the need goes beyond certifications and rules. For constructed landscapes to perform as we need them to, we must get their underlying ecology right. Principles of Ecological Landscape Design provides the tools to do just that.

Author : Almo Farina
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402055355

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Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology by Almo Farina Pdf

Landscape ecology is an integrative and multi-disciplinary science and Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology reconciles the geological, botanical, zoological and human perspectives. In particular ,new paradigms and theories such as percolation, metapopulation, hierarchies, source-sink models have been integrated in this last edition with the recent theories on bio-complexity, information and cognitive sciences. Methods for studying landscape ecology are covered including spatial geometry models and remote sensing in order to create confidence toward techniques and approaches that require a high experience and long-time dedication. Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology is a textbook useful to present the landscape in a multi-vision perspective for undergraduate and graduate students of biology, ecology, geography, forestry, agronomy, landscape architecture and planning. Sociology, economics, history, archaeology, anthropology, ecological psychology are some sciences that can benefit of the holistic vision offered by this texbook.

Author : Paul A. Keddy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521739672

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Wetland Ecology by Paul A. Keddy Pdf

This text provides a synthesis of the existing field of wetland ecology using a few central themes, including key environmental factors that produce wetland community types and some unifying problems such as assembly rules, restoration and conservation.

Author : Lisa Bartee,Walter Shiner,Catherine Creech
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1636350410

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Principles of Biology by Lisa Bartee,Walter Shiner,Catherine Creech Pdf

The Principles of Biology sequence (BI 211, 212 and 213) introduces biology as a scientific discipline for students planning to major in biology and other science disciplines. Laboratories and classroom activities introduce techniques used to study biological processes and provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to conduct research.

Author : Alan Beeby,Anne-Maria Brennan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199298084

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First Ecology by Alan Beeby,Anne-Maria Brennan Pdf

How much do we know about the living world? Enough to predict its future? First Ecology: ecological principles and environmental issues provides a critical and evaluative introduction to the science of ecology. Alan Beeby and Anne-Maria Brennan present a succinct survey of ecology, describing and explaining the relationship between living organisms and their environment. The third edition of this popular book continues to introduce ecology from a human perspective. This view of humanity as part of the ecology of the planet makes the fundamental relevance of ecology to all life science students apparent throughout. First Ecology develops in sequence the core themes in ecology at each level of organisation - subcellular, population, ecosystem, landscape and planetary. Understanding this hierarchy - and the interplay between these levels - is crucial to the environmental decisions our species faces at the start of the twenty-first century. First Ecology is the ideal primer for you to develop this understanding. Online Resource Centre: The Online Resource Centre features the following materials: For lecturers (password protected): · A virtual field course comprising a series of basic exercises using real data helps students prepare for, and gain more from, their time in the field · Figures from the book, available to download to facilitate lecture preparation · PowerPoint slides introducing key concepts, supported with integrated figures from the book, help to save time in preparing and planning lectures · Routes help students follow and understand various themes and connections throughout the book and offer schemes for independent study · Answers to exercises provided in the book For students: · Hyperlinks to the primary literature cited in the book to facilitate access to original research papers · Routes map out how key themes are developed throughout the book . Web link library of all the URLs included in the book, together with additional web links on specific topics

Author : Art Ludwig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 0964343371

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Principles of Ecological Design by Art Ludwig Pdf