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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... DOMINANT SPECIES Within the structure exhibited by a plant community one species may be found which is strongly influencing the environment of the other species present . This plant is frequently referred to as the dominant . It is ...
... DOMINANT SPECIES Within the structure exhibited by a plant community one species may be found which is strongly influencing the environment of the other species present . This plant is frequently referred to as the dominant . It is ...
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... dominant in the tree stratum and the overall dominant of the community . Hazel may be the 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 ...
... dominant in the tree stratum and the overall dominant of the community . Hazel may be the 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 ...
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... dominant species . Is the concept now no longer emphasized in ecological writing ? The position varies . As previously mentioned , some ecologists reject its use but Table 2.4 The dominance index : examples illustrating its derivation ...
... dominant species . Is the concept now no longer emphasized in ecological writing ? The position varies . As previously mentioned , some ecologists reject its use but Table 2.4 The dominance index : examples illustrating its derivation ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Initial approaches to vegetation study | 12 |
Initial approaches to soil study | 34 |
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