Basic BiogeographyFirst published in 1985. This is the is the second edition of a study looking at ecology and biogeography with updated chapters including current research. It starts with the with the study of plants to gain an understanding of the complexities of ecological relationships. |
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... Population controls in ecosystems. The ecological niche. Ecological efficiency. Ecosystem productivity. Man in the ecosystem. Discussion section. References 6. Ecological factors and environmental variations Introduction. Tree-line ...
... Population controls in ecosystems. The ecological niche. Ecological efficiency. Ecosystem productivity. Man in the ecosystem. Discussion section. References 6. Ecological factors and environmental variations Introduction. Tree-line ...
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... population . THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PLANT COVER The central themes in elementary biogeography are usually illustrated by examples drawn from the plant world . There are good reasons for this emphasis on vegetation . Not all aspects can ...
... population . THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PLANT COVER The central themes in elementary biogeography are usually illustrated by examples drawn from the plant world . There are good reasons for this emphasis on vegetation . Not all aspects can ...
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... population at a site can seldom be included in the study. Thus an initial problem is to determine the size of the 'minimal area' for detailed study that will give an adequate sampling of the whole population. Ecologists commonly use ...
... population at a site can seldom be included in the study. Thus an initial problem is to determine the size of the 'minimal area' for detailed study that will give an adequate sampling of the whole population. Ecologists commonly use ...
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... populations. Class 5. This is a simple idea showing how individuals of each species tend to be grouped in the field. But it is not without its problems (see Discussion Section). 2 Vitality Classes Class 1. Ephemeral adventives ...
... populations. Class 5. This is a simple idea showing how individuals of each species tend to be grouped in the field. But it is not without its problems (see Discussion Section). 2 Vitality Classes Class 1. Ephemeral adventives ...
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... population , often as unicellular animals , may reach nearly 2 million in a 1 gram sample . Despite these huge numbers , the microflora and microfauna seldom contribute more than 2-3 per cent of the total organic material in a sample ...
... population , often as unicellular animals , may reach nearly 2 million in a 1 gram sample . Despite these huge numbers , the microflora and microfauna seldom contribute more than 2-3 per cent of the total organic material in a sample ...
Contents
Plant dynamics and the nature of vegetation | |
Ecosystems | |
Ecological factors and environmental variations | |
Disturbed ecosystems | |
The Vegetation | |
The soils | |
The impact of | |
General Index | |
Species Index | |
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