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Competition and Coexistence
. Ed(S): Sommer, Ulrich; Worm, B. (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada)
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Paperback. Editor(s): Sommer, Ulrich; Worm, B. (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada). Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 234 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSTS; PSVS; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 373.
The question "Why are there so many species?" has puzzled ecologist for a long time. Initially, an academic question, it has gained practical interest by the recent awareness of global biodiversity loss. Species diversity in local ecosystems has always been discussed in relation to the problem of competi tive exclusion and the apparent contradiction between the competitive exclu sion principle and the overwhelming richness of species found in nature. Competition as a mechanism structuring ecological communities has never been uncontroversial. Not only its importance but even its existence have been debated. On the one extreme, some ecologists have taken competi ... Read more
The question "Why are there so many species?" has puzzled ecologist for a long time. Initially, an academic question, it has gained practical interest by the recent awareness of global biodiversity loss. Species diversity in local ecosystems has always been discussed in relation to the problem of competi tive exclusion and the apparent contradiction between the competitive exclu sion principle and the overwhelming richness of species found in nature. Competition as a mechanism structuring ecological communities has never been uncontroversial. Not only its importance but even its existence have been debated. On the one extreme, some ecologists have taken competi ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
223
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642628009
SKU
V9783642628009
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Reviews for Competition and Coexistence
From the reviews: "... I found this book easy to read, with a concise and consistent style across chapters. Figures were clearly presented and effectively described. I would recommend this as a good introduction to current models and empirical studies of the role of competition in structuring communities for those not already familiar with the topic." (Ethology) "Plant ... Read more