The Biology Of Mutualism Ecology And Evolution

Author : Douglas H. Boucher
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9780195053920

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The Biology of Mutualism by Douglas H. Boucher Pdf

The view of nature as `red in tooth and claw', as a jungle in which competition and predation are the predominant themes, has long been important in both the scientific and popular literature. However, in the past decade another view has become widespread among ecologists: the idea that mutualisms--mutually beneficial interactions between species--are just as important as competition and predation. This book is one of the first to explore this theme. Ideas and theories applicable to all sorts of mutualisms are presented and, where appropriate, examined in the light of concrete data. Themes explored include: the organisms involved, both animal and plant; how specializations evolved once mutualisms formed; how mutualisms affect population dynamics and community structure; and the role of mutualisms in different environments. The book will be of special interest to ecologists and a wide range of biologists.

Author : Douglas H. Boucher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0785503447

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The Biology of Mutualism-Ecology and Evolution by Douglas H. Boucher Pdf

Author : Judith L. Bronstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199675661

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Mutualism by Judith L. Bronstein Pdf

Mutualisms, interactions between two species that benefit both of them, have long captured the public imagination. Their influence transcends levels of biological organisation from cells to populations, communities, and ecosystems. Focusing on a range of ecological and evolutionary aspects over different scales (from individual to ecosystem), the chapters in this book provide expert coverage of our current understanding of mutualism whilst highlighting the most important questions that remain to be answered.

Author : Andrew James Beattie
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1985-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521252812

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The Evolutionary Ecology of Ant-Plant Mutualisms by Andrew James Beattie Pdf

This important work explores the natural history, experimental approach, and integration of evolutionary and ecological literature of ant-plant mutualisms.

Author : Makoto Kato,Atsushi Kawakita
Publisher : Springer
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431565321

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Obligate Pollination Mutualism by Makoto Kato,Atsushi Kawakita Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive overview of our current understanding of mutualism origin, plant–pollinator specificity, mutualism stability, and reciprocal diversification. In particular, it focuses on the natural history and evolutionary history of the third example of obligate pollination mutualism, leafflower–leafflower moth association, which was discovered in the plant family Phyllanthaceae by the lead editor and then established by the editors and their coworkers as an ideal model system for studies of mutualism and the coevolutionary process. This work brings together the knowledge they have gained through an array of research conducted using different approaches, ranging from taxonomy, phylogenetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology to biogeography. Richly illustrated with numerous original color photographs, the volume consists of 13 chapters and is divided into three main parts: natural history, ecology, and evolution. It begins by showcasing numerous examples of plant–animal interactions and their origins to guide readers in the world of leafflowers and their pollinators. The immense diversity of Phyllanthaceae and pollinator moths is then explored, and in the following 7 chapters mutualism is discussed from a range of ecological and evolutionary points of view. The final chapter presents a review of the evolution and variety of obligate pollination mutualisms. This book offers researchers and students in the field of ecology, botany, evolutionary biology, pollination biology, entomology, and tropical biology fascinating insights into why such a costly pollination system has evolved and why Phyllanthaceae is so diverse despite the inconspicuousness of their flowers.

Author : Victor Rico-Gray,Paulo S. Oliveira
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226713540

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The Ecology and Evolution of Ant-Plant Interactions by Victor Rico-Gray,Paulo S. Oliveira Pdf

Ants are probably the most dominant insect group on Earth, representing ten to fifteen percent of animal biomass in terrestrial ecosystems. Flowering plants, meanwhile, owe their evolutionary success to an array of interspecific interactions—such as pollination, seed dispersal, and herbivory—that have helped to shape their great diversity. The Ecology and Evolution of Ant-Plant Interactions brings together findings from the scientific literature on the coevolution of ants and plants to provide a better understanding of the unparalleled success of these two remarkable groups, of interspecific interactions in general, and ultimately of terrestrial biological communities. The Ecology and Evolution of Ant-Plant Interactions synthesizes the dynamics of ant-plant interactions, including the sources of variation in their outcomes. Victor Rico-Gray and Paulo S. Oliveira capture both the emerging appreciation of the importance of these interactions within ecosystems and the developing approaches that place studies of these interactions into a broader ecological and evolutionary context. The collaboration of two internationally renowned scientists, The Ecology and Evolution of Ant-Plant Interactions will become a standard reference for understanding the complex interactions between these two taxa.

Author : James F. White Jr.,Monica S. Torres
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420069327

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Defensive Mutualism in Microbial Symbiosis by James F. White Jr.,Monica S. Torres Pdf

Anemones and fish, ants and acacia trees, fungus and trees, buffaloes and oxpeckers--each of these unlikely duos is an inimitable partnership in which the species' coexistence is mutually beneficial. More specifically, they represent examples of defensive mutualism, when one species receives protection against predators or parasites in exchange for

Author : Society for General Microbiology. Symposium,Society for General Microbiology
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Symbiotic Associations by Society for General Microbiology. Symposium,Society for General Microbiology Pdf

Author : Jordi Bascompte,Pedro Jordano
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691131269

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Mutualistic Networks by Jordi Bascompte,Pedro Jordano Pdf

Mutualistic interactions among plants and animals have played a paramount role in shaping biodiversity. Yet the majority of studies on mutualistic interactions have involved only a few species, as opposed to broader mutual connections between communities of organisms. Mutualistic Networks is the first book to comprehensively explore this burgeoning field. Integrating different approaches, from the statistical description of network structures to the development of new analytical frameworks, Jordi Bascompte and Pedro Jordano describe the architecture of these mutualistic networks and show their importance for the robustness of biodiversity and the coevolutionary process. Making a case for why we should care about mutualisms and their complex networks, this book offers a new perspective on the study and synthesis of this growing area for ecologists and evolutionary biologists. It will serve as the standard reference for all future work on mutualistic interactions in biological communities.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:949776769

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Oxford Bibliographies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark A. McPeek
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691088778

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Evolutionary Community Ecology, Volume 58 by Mark A. McPeek Pdf

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Ecological Opportunities, Communities, and Evolution -- 2. The Community of Ecological Opportunities -- 3. Evolving in the Community -- 4. New Species for the Community -- 5. Differentiating in the Community -- 6. Moving among Communities -- 7. Which Ways Forward? -- Literature Cited -- Index

Author : Charles W. Fox,Derek A. Roff,Daphne J. Fairbairn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198030134

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Evolutionary Ecology by Charles W. Fox,Derek A. Roff,Daphne J. Fairbairn Pdf

Evolutionary Ecology simultaneously unifies conceptual and empirical advances in evolutionary ecology and provides a volume that can be used as either a primary textbook or a supplemental reading in an advanced undergraduate or graduate course. The focus of the book is on current concepts in evolutionary ecology, and the empirical study of these concepts. The editors have assembled a group of prominent biologists who have made significant contributions to this field. They both synthesize the current state of knowledge and identity areas for future investigation. Evolutionary Ecology will be of general interest to researchers and students in both ecology and evolutionary biology. Researchers in evolutionary ecology that want an overview of the current state of the field, and graduate students that want an introduction the field, will find this book very valuable. This volume can also be used as a primary textbook or supplemental reading in both upper division and graduate courses/seminars in Evolutionary Ecology.

Author : M. Tokeshi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444313352

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Species Coexistence by M. Tokeshi Pdf

As a novel endeavour in ecological science, this book focuses on amajor issue in organismal life on Earth:species coexistence. Thebook crosses the usual disciplinary boundaries betweenpalaeobiology, ecology and evolutionary biology and provides atimely overview of the patterns and processes of species diversityand coexistence on a range of spatio-temporal scales. In thisunique synthesis, the author offers a critical and penetratingexamination of the concepts and models of coexistence and communitystructure, thus making a valuable contribution to the field ofcommunity ecology. There is an emphasis on clarity andaccessibility without sacrificing scientific rigour, making thisbook suitable for both advanced students and individual researchersin ecology, palaeobiology and environmental and evolutionarybiology. Comprehensive and contemporary synthesis. Pulls together the aggregate influence of evolution and ecologyon patterns in communities. Balanced mix of theory and empirical work. Clearly structured chapters with short introduction andsummary.

Author : Claude Combes
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780226114460

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Parasitism by Claude Combes Pdf

In Parasitism, Claude Combes explores the fascinating adaptations parasites have developed through their intimate interactions with their hosts. He begins with the biology of parasites—their life cycles, habitats, and different types of associations with their hosts. Next he discusses genetic interactions between hosts and parasites, and he ends with a section on the community ecology of parasites and their role in the evolution of their hosts. Throughout the book Combes enlivens his discussion with a wealth of concrete examples of host-parasite interactions.

Author : Carlos M. Herrera,Olle Pellmyr
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444312294

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Plant Animal Interactions by Carlos M. Herrera,Olle Pellmyr Pdf

Interactions between plants and animals are incredibly diverse and complex and span terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic environments. The last decade has seen the emergence of a vast quantity of data on the subject and there is now a perceived need among both teachers and undergraduate students for a new textbook that incorporates the numerous recent advances made in the field. The book is intended for use by advanced level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, taking related courses in wider ecology degree programmes. Very few books cover this subject and those that do are out of date.