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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... shrub layer may be present in which hazel, hornbeam, holly or other woody shrubs or small trees feature. Under this shrub stratum, a patchy ground flora of grasses, herbs and mosses frequently occurs, some of the herbs reaching several ...
... shrub layer may be present in which hazel, hornbeam, holly or other woody shrubs or small trees feature. Under this shrub stratum, a patchy ground flora of grasses, herbs and mosses frequently occurs, some of the herbs reaching several ...
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... m. A heath-like ground flora of dwarf shrubs. Note the structural similarities with Fig. 2.4 although these two communities do not have a single species in common. Plant communities are said to possess a structure: the set.
... m. A heath-like ground flora of dwarf shrubs. Note the structural similarities with Fig. 2.4 although these two communities do not have a single species in common. Plant communities are said to possess a structure: the set.
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... shrubs and 100 species of large woody vines may be encountered) have successfully used a structural approach for this complex vegetation. The initial survey is based on profile diagrams (Fig. 2.7) which are scaled drawings of actual ...
... shrubs and 100 species of large woody vines may be encountered) have successfully used a structural approach for this complex vegetation. The initial survey is based on profile diagrams (Fig. 2.7) which are scaled drawings of actual ...
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... shrub stratum dominant in that it could be suppressing the growth of other shrubs and the moss species might only become established in a few patches where there are gaps in the grass cover . For a tree seedling to survive and mature ...
... shrub stratum dominant in that it could be suppressing the growth of other shrubs and the moss species might only become established in a few patches where there are gaps in the grass cover . For a tree seedling to survive and mature ...
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... shrubs or trees with relatively high dense canopy of leaves and extensive lateral spread above and below ground. Relatively long life history with rapid growth rates but only a small proportion of annual production devoted to seeds ...
... shrubs or trees with relatively high dense canopy of leaves and extensive lateral spread above and below ground. Relatively long life history with rapid growth rates but only a small proportion of annual production devoted to seeds ...
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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