Author: Richard D. Bardgett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biology, habitats, approach, community, soil, ecosystem
Number of Pages: 254
Published: 2005-07-14
List price: $75.00
ISBN-10: 0198525036
ISBN-13: 9780198525035
This book is unique in providing a comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis of what is known about soil biodiversity and the factors that regulate its distribution, as well as the functional significance of below-ground biodiversity for ecosystem form and function. It describes the vast diversity of biota that live in the soil environment - the most complex habitat on Earth - and discusses the factors that act as determinants of this diversity across different spatial and temporal scales. The Biology of Soil also considers how biotic interactions in soil influence the important soil processes of de
Author: Richard D. Bardgett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biology, habitats, approach, community, soil, ecosystem
Number of Pages: 254
Published: 2005-07-14
List price: $155.00
ISBN-10: 0198525028
ISBN-13: 9780198525028
This book is unique in providing a comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis of what is known about soil biodiversity and the factors that regulate its distribution, as well as the functional significance of below-ground biodiversity for ecosystem form and function. It describes the vast diversity of biota that live in the soil environment - the most complex habitat on earth - and discusses the factors that act as determinants of this diversity across different spacial and temporal scales. The Biology of Soil also considers how biotic interactions in soil influence the important soil processes of d
Authors:Paul S. Giller, Björn Malmqvist,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biology, habitats, streams, rivers
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 1999-02-18
List price: $60.00
ISBN-10: 0198549776
ISBN-13: 9780198549772
An easy-to-read, beautifully illustrated undergraduate-level introduction to fresh- and running-water biology. Each chapter includes practical information on simple experiments. The text begins with the physical features that define running water habitats, then continues with organisms that inhabit these habitats, and concludes with a discussion of applied issues surrounding water use, including pollution, species diversity, and conservation.
Author: John Mauchline
Publisher: Academic Press
Keywords: biology, marine, advances, copepods, calanoid, volume
Number of Pages: 710
Published: 1998-11-04
List price: $91.95
ISBN-10: 0121055450
ISBN-13: 9780121055455
This special volume covers in detail the biology of calanoid copepods. Copepods are probably the most numerous multicellular organisms on earth. They are aquatic animals that live in both marine and fresh water, and are of prime importance in marine ecosystems as they form a direct link between phytoplankton and fish. This volume is essential for all marine biologists. Key Features* This volume by John Mauchline includes:* Introduction* External Morphology, Internal Anatomy* Taxonomy and Identification* World List of Platycopioid and Calanoid Copepods* Gut
Authors:Pinhas Spiegel-Roy, Eliezer E. Goldschmidt,
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: biology, crops, citrus, horticultural
Number of Pages: 230
Published: 1996-08-28
List price: $95.00
ISBN-10: 0521333210
ISBN-13: 9780521333214
This book provides a concise and comprehensive discussion of all major developmental, genetic and horticultural aspects of citriculture in an easily readable text. It covers the history, distribution and climatic adaptation of the crop, followed by taxonomy and systematics, including a horticultural classification of edible citrus species. Subsequent chapters cover tree structure and function, reproductive physiology, including flowering, fruiting, productivity, ripening, postharvest and fruit constituents. This valuable reference for professionals and advanced students also covers the main a
Authors:Charles R.C. Sheppard, Simon K. Davy, Graham M. Pi
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biology, habitats, coral, reefs
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2009-10-04
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 0198566360
ISBN-13: 9780198566366
Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction. This timely book provides an integrated overview of the function, physiology, ecology, and behaviour of coral reef organisms. Each chapter is enriched with a selection of ’boxes’ on specific aspects written by internationally recognised experts. As with other books in the Biology of
Authors:Christer Brönmark, Lars-Anders Hansson,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biology, habitats, lakes, ponds
Number of Pages: 596
Published: 2005-04-28
List price: $70.00
ISBN-10: 0198516134
ISBN-13: 9780198516132
This concise yet comprehensive introduction to the biology of standing waters (lakes and ponds) combines traditional limnology with current ecological and evolutionary theory. It integrates the effects of abiotic constraints and biotic interactions at both the population and community level, allowing the reader to understand how the distribution and success of different organisms in this freshwater habitat can be explained and predicted. The book is focused on temperate lakes and ponds, drawing on examples from polar and tropical systems to provide a broader context. The Biology of Lakes an
