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Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2022-034923
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"The chapters follow a logical story line with useful case studies and review material, which is extremely helpful to students at different stages of learning and development. It will challenge students yet provide a framework for understanding the material."--William Hintz, The University of Toledo"I think that the most compelling features are the comprehensive nature of the text and the online resources for 'new' professors."--Geoffrey Cook, University of Central Florida"This ecology textbook edition builds upon rich examples and current literature. It also provides multiple tools to engage students and enhance their understanding of important topics."--Tim Tibbetts, Monmouth College, "The chapters follow a logical story line with useful case studies and review material, which is extremely helpful to students at different stages of learning and development. It will challenge students yet provide a framework for understanding the material."--William Hintz, The University of Toledo"I think that the most compelling features are the comprehensive nature of the text, and the online resources for 'new' professors."--Geoffrey Cook, University of Central Florida, The chapters follow a logical story line with useful case studies and review material extremely helpful to students at different stages of learning and development. It will challenge students, yet provide a framework for understanding the material." - William Hintz, The University of Toledo
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal577
Table Of Content1. The Web of LifeUnit 1. Organisms and Their Environment 2. The Physical Environment3. The Biosphere4. Coping with Environmental Variation: Temperature and Water5. Coping with Environmental Variation: EnergyUnit 2. Evolutionary Ecology6. Evolution and Ecology7. Life History8. Behavioral EcologyUnit 3. Populations9. Population Distribution and Abundance10. Population Dynamics11. Population Growth and RegulationUnit 4. Species Interactions12. Predation13. Parasitism14. Competition15. Mutualism and CommensalismUnit 5. Communities16. The Nature of Communities17. Change in Communities18. Biogeography19. Species Diversity in CommunitiesUnit 6. Ecosystems20. Production21. Energy Flow and Food Webs22. Nutrient Supply and CyclingUnit 7. Applied and Large-Scale Ecology23. Conservation Biology24. Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem Management25. Global Ecology
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LC Classification NumberQH541.E31933 2024