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W.W. Weisser - Insects and Ecosystem Function - 9783540740032 - V9783540740032
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Insects and Ecosystem Function

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Description for Insects and Ecosystem Function paperback. Insects are a dominant component of biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and play a key role in mediating the relationship between plants and ecosystem processes. This title examines their effects on ecosystem functioning, focusing on herbivorous insects. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 415 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 3. Weight in Grams: 1736.

In the past two decades, an increasing number of ecologists have started to investigate the importance of biodiversity for ecological processes such as energy flow and nutrient cycling, often referred to as 'ecosystem functioning'. Insects are a dominant component of biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and play a key role in mediating the relationship between plants and ecosystem processes. This volume is the first to summarize their effects on ecosystem functioning, focusing mainly, but not exclusively, on herbivorous insects. Renowned authors with extensive experience in the field of plant-insect interactions, contribute to the volume using examples from their own work. In ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer Germany
Number of pages
415
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
415
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540740032
SKU
V9783540740032
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Insects and Ecosystem Function
From the reviews: "The authors of this book have identified an important and novel area of research … . I would recommend this book for students and researchers who wish to be introduced to the current research and future ideas regarding above and below ground insect herbivory, and the effect on plant community ecology, plant ... Read more

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