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Arthropods of Mediterranean-type Ecosystems
George P. Stamou
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Description for Arthropods of Mediterranean-type Ecosystems
Paperback. Series: Adaptations of Desert Organisms. Num Pages: 141 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 247.
G.P. Stamou describes the adaptive strategies that allow arthropods to cope with the severity of Mediterranean environments. After an introduction to the structure and function of Mediterranean-type ecosystems, ecophysiological adaptations to water stress and varying temperature are considered. Further, activity patterns and life cycle tactics are discussed in relation to the peculiarity of Mediterranean environments. Phenological patterns and population dynamics as well as community structures are also presented. The volume ends with a synthesis of life history tactics.
G.P. Stamou describes the adaptive strategies that allow arthropods to cope with the severity of Mediterranean environments. After an introduction to the structure and function of Mediterranean-type ecosystems, ecophysiological adaptations to water stress and varying temperature are considered. Further, activity patterns and life cycle tactics are discussed in relation to the peculiarity of Mediterranean environments. Phenological patterns and population dynamics as well as community structures are also presented. The volume ends with a synthesis of life history tactics.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
141
Condition
New
Series
Adaptations of Desert Organisms
Number of Pages
141
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642797545
SKU
V9783642797545
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