Ecology and Ecosystems Analysis

The goal of this book is to convey the rich perspectives, principles, and enchantment of ecology to a broad audience of students and lifelong learners. The book is based on the belief that the science of ecology is best understood by examining familiar ecosystems from the natural world and weaving f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cronan, Christopher S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer Nature Switzerland 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter. 1. Introduction
  • Chapter. 2. Life Processes
  • Chapter. 3. Environmental Analysis
  • Chapter. 4. Population Ecology
  • Chapter. 5. Community Ecology
  • Chapter. 6. Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology
  • Chapter. 7. Forest Ecosystems
  • Chapter. 8. Lake Ecosystems
  • Chapter. 9. Stream Ecosystems
  • Chapter. 10. Wetland Ecosystems
  • Chapter. 11. Marine Ecosystems
  • Chapter. 12. Agroecosystems
  • Chapter. 13. Ecological Models
  • Chapter. 14. Atmospheric Influences, Global Warming, and Climate Change
  • Chapter. 15. Tropical Ecology and Deforestation
  • Chapter. 16. The Challenges of Human Population Growth
  • Epilogue
  • Study Questions
  • Glossary of Terms
  • References
  • Index