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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... METHODS Physiognomic methods are non - floristic in the sense that they do not demand a detailed knowledge of the species composition of the vegetation ( the community floristics ) . Rather , there is emphasis on the predominant species ...
... METHODS Physiognomic methods are non - floristic in the sense that they do not demand a detailed knowledge of the species composition of the vegetation ( the community floristics ) . Rather , there is emphasis on the predominant species ...
Page 83
... methods are performed by computer programs . In general , either the attributes ( species ) of each individual ( vegetation stand ) or the distribution of each species throughout the stands may be studied in ordination . Relationships ...
... methods are performed by computer programs . In general , either the attributes ( species ) of each individual ( vegetation stand ) or the distribution of each species throughout the stands may be studied in ordination . Relationships ...
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... methods based on several criteria . An early approach along these lines is information - analysis in which single ... methods are beyond the scope of this text and the beginner should concentrate on the views about the nature of ...
... methods based on several criteria . An early approach along these lines is information - analysis in which single ... methods are beyond the scope of this text and the beginner should concentrate on the views about the nature of ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Initial approaches to vegetation study | 12 |
Initial approaches to soil study | 34 |
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