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Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Davis, George W.; Richardson, David M.
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paperback. Editor(s): Davis, George W.; Richardson, David M. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 384 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 591.
Human activities are causing species extinctions at a rate and magnitude rivaling those of past geologic extinction events.
Exploring mediterranean-type ecosystems - the Mediterranean Basin, California, Chile, Australia, and South Africa - this volume addresses the question whether biological diversity plays a significant role in the functioning of natural ecosystems, and to what extent that diversity can be reduced without causing system malfunction. Comparative studies in ecosystems that are similar in certain respects, but differ in others, offer considerable scope for gaining new insights into the links between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
Human activities are causing species extinctions at a rate and magnitude rivaling those of past geologic extinction events.
Exploring mediterranean-type ecosystems - the Mediterranean Basin, California, Chile, Australia, and South Africa - this volume addresses the question whether biological diversity plays a significant role in the functioning of natural ecosystems, and to what extent that diversity can be reduced without causing system malfunction. Comparative studies in ecosystems that are similar in certain respects, but differ in others, offer considerable scope for gaining new insights into the links between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
366
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642788833
SKU
V9783642788833
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Reviews for Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems
"This book has earned a place in the ecology section of any college library. Personally, I don't think I need to read any more books on biodiversity" Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club'