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Islands
. Illus: Madsen, K.. Ed(S): Vitousek, Peter M.; Loope, Lloyd L.; Adsersen, H.
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Paperback. Illustrator(s): Madsen, K. Editor(s): Vitousek, Peter M.; Loope, Lloyd L.; Adsersen, H. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; PSV; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 405.
Oceanic islands represent a set of systems in which biological diversity varies as a consequence of remoteness or size, not environment; they are also generally simpler than continental ecosystems. Islands therefore provide an opportunity to determine the direct effects of biological diversity on ecosystem function.
The volume addresses the components of biological diversity on islands and their patterns of variation; the modern threats to the maintenance of biological diversity on islands; the consequences of island biology and its modification by humanity regarding aspects of ecosystem function; the global implications of islands for conservation; and how islands can help one ... Read more
Oceanic islands represent a set of systems in which biological diversity varies as a consequence of remoteness or size, not environment; they are also generally simpler than continental ecosystems. Islands therefore provide an opportunity to determine the direct effects of biological diversity on ecosystem function.
The volume addresses the components of biological diversity on islands and their patterns of variation; the modern threats to the maintenance of biological diversity on islands; the consequences of island biology and its modification by humanity regarding aspects of ecosystem function; the global implications of islands for conservation; and how islands can help one ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642789656
SKU
V9783642789656
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Ref
99-15
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