Biodiversity and Ecosystem Processes in Tropical Forests
. Ed(S): Orians, Gordon H.; Dirzo, Rodolfo; Cushman, J. Hall
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Paperback. Editor(s): Orians, Gordon H.; Dirzo, Rodolfo; Cushman, J. Hall. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 232 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 381.
Although biologists have directed much attention to estimating the extent and causes of species losses, the consequences for ecosystem functioning have been little studied.
This book examines the impact of biodiversity on ecosystem processes in tropical forests - one of the most species-rich and at the same time most endangered ecosystems on earth. It covers the relationships between biodiversity and primary production, secondary production, biogeochemical cycles, soil processes, plant life forms, responses to disturbance, and resistance to invasion. The analyses focus on the key ecological interfaces where the loss of keystone species is most likely to influence the rate ... Read more
Although biologists have directed much attention to estimating the extent and causes of species losses, the consequences for ecosystem functioning have been little studied.
This book examines the impact of biodiversity on ecosystem processes in tropical forests - one of the most species-rich and at the same time most endangered ecosystems on earth. It covers the relationships between biodiversity and primary production, secondary production, biogeochemical cycles, soil processes, plant life forms, responses to disturbance, and resistance to invasion. The analyses focus on the key ecological interfaces where the loss of keystone species is most likely to influence the rate ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642797576
SKU
V9783642797576
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