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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... stand ) or the distribution of each species throughout the stands may be studied in ordination . Relationships can be expressed in geometric form : the individ- uals are visualized as points in an abstract space or geometric model and ...
... stand ) or the distribution of each species throughout the stands may be studied in ordination . Relationships can be expressed in geometric form : the individ- uals are visualized as points in an abstract space or geometric model and ...
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... stands have been examined in the field . Each has oak as a common element ( C ) . Variations occur between stands in terms of the presence or absence of six ground flora species ( all denoted as X ) and six shrub species ( all denoted ...
... stands have been examined in the field . Each has oak as a common element ( C ) . Variations occur between stands in terms of the presence or absence of six ground flora species ( all denoted as X ) and six shrub species ( all denoted ...
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... stands . In Fig . 4.11 only eight stands are shown and only presence or absence of species has been considered , which is a gross simplification . Many stands , many species and several properties of each species may be involved in an ...
... stands . In Fig . 4.11 only eight stands are shown and only presence or absence of species has been considered , which is a gross simplification . Many stands , many species and several properties of each species may be involved in an ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Initial approaches to vegetation study | 12 |
Initial approaches to soil study | 34 |
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