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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... structure of ecosystems. Energy patterns. Homeostatic mechanisms. Population controls in ecosystems. The ecological niche. Ecological efficiency. Ecosystem productivity. Man in the ecosystem. Discussion section. References 6. Ecological ...
... structure of ecosystems. Energy patterns. Homeostatic mechanisms. Population controls in ecosystems. The ecological niche. Ecological efficiency. Ecosystem productivity. Man in the ecosystem. Discussion section. References 6. Ecological ...
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... structure of the first edition , which most reviewers found an attractive feature , has been retained for this edition and a reasonable selection of these research findings has been incorporated . This has been done in such a way , I ...
... structure of the first edition , which most reviewers found an attractive feature , has been retained for this edition and a reasonable selection of these research findings has been incorporated . This has been done in such a way , I ...
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... structures, are the so-called 'lower plants'. They can be further sub-divided into the following main groups: a. Bacteria – single-celled plants sometimes referred to as the Schizophyta because they reproduce by simply dividing the cell ...
... structures, are the so-called 'lower plants'. They can be further sub-divided into the following main groups: a. Bacteria – single-celled plants sometimes referred to as the Schizophyta because they reproduce by simply dividing the cell ...
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... structural complexity is reflected in a corresponding morphological diversity. Two main sub-divisions are recognized ... structures and the number of initial leaves (cotyledons) produced when the seed first germinates. Examples of ...
... structural complexity is reflected in a corresponding morphological diversity. Two main sub-divisions are recognized ... structures and the number of initial leaves (cotyledons) produced when the seed first germinates. Examples of ...
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... beechwood on the plateau south of Chinnor. The simplified structure reflects the dominance of the beech, Fagus sylvatica. The ground flora is absent over large areas. Table 2.1 Six categories of criteria to be applied to.
... beechwood on the plateau south of Chinnor. The simplified structure reflects the dominance of the beech, Fagus sylvatica. The ground flora is absent over large areas. Table 2.1 Six categories of criteria to be applied to.
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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acid agricultural animals approach areas biogeography birch Britain British Isles brown earths bryophyte Cairngorm Cairngorm Mountains Calluna cent changes chemical classification clay climatic climax vegetation complex conifers conservation coypus crop cycle disturbance dominant Ecol ecologists ecology ecosystem energy environment environmental erosion example factors fire forest Forestry Forestry Commission gley soils grass grassland grazing ground flora growth habitat heather herbivores horizon humus important increasing influence input insect land landscape layer leached lichen litter London measure methods mineral moorland moors mountain natural nutrients oakwood occur organic parent material pattern peat pest pine pinewood plant communities podzol pollen population present PRINT#3 production quadrats Quercus petraea recent regeneration region sample Scotland Scots pine Scottish Highlands seed seedlings shrubs slopes species structure surface Table temperature tree-line trees trophic level tropical upland values vegetation wood woodland zone