"This fifth edition of Ecology, written for undergraduate students taking their first course in ecology, provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of fundamental ecological principles, with attention to relevant issues including climate change, spread of invasive species, and pollution. The text utilizes a variety of learning tools-such as Case Studies, Connections in Nature, Climate Change Connection vignettes, Ecological Toolkit boxes, and new Learning Objectives-to engage students, highlight critical information, and make real-world connections to the source material. Ecology 5e also expands upon its previous successful editions with increased coverage of marine ecology, microbes and microbial examples, health connections, and regional examples of concepts and case studies. The text is complemented by an enhanced ebook and an updated, user-friendly digital suite full of interactive activities, quizzes, videos, and layered figures to reinforce key concepts"--
It is this idea of restoration as a technique - and even a paradigm - for ecological studies, leading in turn to improved restoration methods, that is the subject of this book.
Contents: Symbiotic Relationships, Ecological Factors, Aquatic Ecosystems, Terrestrial Ecosystems, Ecological Niches, Population Ecology, Nutrient Cycles of an Ecosystem, Oxygen Cycle, Mineral Cycles, Water Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, Carbon ...
This important new work--the first of its kind--focuses on the distribution patterns of landscape elements or ecosystems; the flows of animals, plants, energy, mineral nutrients and water; and the ecological...
This book provides an accessible introduction to urban ecology, using established ecological theory to identify generalities in the complexity of urban environments.
Introduction to Ecology
Learn about species, environments, ecosystems and biodiversity in The Ecology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format.
The study of ecology forms the heart of this engaging volume, which explores the formation of ecological communities and examines the biological diversity that forms the backbone of life on the planet.
This book will serve as an important resource for future scientists and conservation leaders who are seeking a more holistic and applicable approach to ecological science.
Each mathematical section has been carefully structured and fully explained in biological terms. Community Ecology presents a refreshingly readable course text for advanced undergraduates in ecology.
Mark McPeek synthesizes the ecological and evolutionary dynamics generated by species interactions that structure local biological communities and regional metacommunities.