Ecological Systems [electronic resource] Selected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology / edited by Rik Leemans.

Earth is home to an estimated 8 million animal species, 600,000 fungi, 300,000 plants, and an undetermined number of microbial species.  Of these animal, fungal, and plant species, an estimated 75% have yet to be identified.  Moreover, the interactions between these species and their physical enviro...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Leemans, Rik (Editor)
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Subjects:
Biotic communities.
Physical geography.
Biogeography.
Ecology .
Urban ecology (Biology).
Geochemistry.
Online Access:
Springer English/International eBooks 2013 - Full Set: 2013 (Springer Link)
Variant Title:
Ecological Systems: Selected Entries From the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • 1. Ecological Systems, Introduction
  • 2. Atmospheric Biogeochemistry
  • 3. Ecological Succession and Community Dynamics
  • 4. Ecosystem Engineers, Keystone Species
  • 5. Ecosystem Flow Analysis
  • 6. Ecosystem Services
  • 7. Ecosystems and Spatial Patterns
  • 8. Ecosystems, Adaptive Management
  • 9. Ecotones and Ecological Gradients
  • 10. Invasive Species
  • 11. Landscape Ecology
  • 12. Marine Biogeochemistry
  • 13. Species Competition and Predation
  • 14. Species Diversity Within and Among Ecosystems
  • 15. Urban Ecology
  • Index.