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The Role of Arthropods in Forest Ecosystems
William J. . Ed(S): Mattson
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paperback. With contributions by numerous experts Editor(s): Mattson, William J. Series: Proceedings in Life Sciences. Num Pages: 106 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 6. Weight in Grams: 221.
The role of arthropods in forest ecosystems is poorly understood. Yet such knowledge may be critical in order to explain fully the fundamental forces that shape the structure and regulate the functioning of such ecosys tems. There are numerous hypotheses about the roles of various arthropods, but few, if any, of these hypotheses have been rigorously tested. Some, however, have been repeated so often and so widely that they are now accept ed by many as unequivocal fact. Nothing could be further from the truth. Forest arthropods which derive most of their sustenance from plants are usually specially adapted for ... Read more
The role of arthropods in forest ecosystems is poorly understood. Yet such knowledge may be critical in order to explain fully the fundamental forces that shape the structure and regulate the functioning of such ecosys tems. There are numerous hypotheses about the roles of various arthropods, but few, if any, of these hypotheses have been rigorously tested. Some, however, have been repeated so often and so widely that they are now accept ed by many as unequivocal fact. Nothing could be further from the truth. Forest arthropods which derive most of their sustenance from plants are usually specially adapted for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Germany
Number of pages
106
Condition
New
Series
Proceedings in Life Sciences
Number of Pages
106
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642884504
SKU
V9783642884504
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