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Tidal Flat Ecology: An Experimental Approach to Species Interactions (Ecological Studies)
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Description for Tidal Flat Ecology: An Experimental Approach to Species Interactions (Ecological Studies)
Paperback. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 204 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 368.
The tidal coastline presents a fascinating ecological world. Rocky shores with their recurrent zonation of algae and sessile invertebrates demonstrate the orderliness of nature, apparently obeying general explan- atory principles. The niche theory could just as well have hatched out of the tight species-packing on the coral reef flats. Fluxes of carbon and nitrogen are best studied in mangroves and salt marshes with their outstanding primary productivity; the bare mud and sands of the tidal flats are different. Their ecological treasures are well concealed, and perhaps not to everybody's taste. Pick up a piece of tidal sediment and see how ... Read more
The tidal coastline presents a fascinating ecological world. Rocky shores with their recurrent zonation of algae and sessile invertebrates demonstrate the orderliness of nature, apparently obeying general explan- atory principles. The niche theory could just as well have hatched out of the tight species-packing on the coral reef flats. Fluxes of carbon and nitrogen are best studied in mangroves and salt marshes with their outstanding primary productivity; the bare mud and sands of the tidal flats are different. Their ecological treasures are well concealed, and perhaps not to everybody's taste. Pick up a piece of tidal sediment and see how ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Ecological Studies
Condition
New
Weight
367g
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642704970
SKU
V9783642704970
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