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   Biology of Habitat Series - 17 volumes
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Biology of Habitat Series    
(1.)   Bardgett, Richard     [ 2005 ]
The Biology of Soil
Winner of The Marsh Ecology Book of the Year Award 2005. An up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the causes and consequences of biodiversity in soil, providing an accessible and authoritative summary of the field of soil ecology. Provides unique combination of information on the biology of soil biota and their roles in ecosystems at different spatial and temporal scales, inlcuding wider ecological issues such as biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and global change. Global case studies illustrate the importance of biotic interactions in soil for properties of different ecosystems, placing soil ecology in the context of real world issues in terrestrial community and ecosystem ecology. Boxes throughout the text give background information on important soil biological properties and processes, facilitating student tuition. An accessible text suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in soil ecology and ecosystem science, as well as professional researchers in the fields of ecology and environmental biology requiring a modern overview of the topic.
XI+242 pages, numerous figures, tables and line drawings, softcover, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
 
order- id 15802/11 price € 44,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(2.)   Thomas, D.N., et al.     [ 2008 ]
The Biology of Polar Regions
There is now an increased awareness of the importance of polar regions in the Earth system, as well as their vulnerability to anthropogenic derived change, including of course global climate change. This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to polar ecology and has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout, providing expanded coverage of marine ecosystems and the impact of humans. It incorporates a detailed comparison of the Arctic and Antarctic systems, with a particular emphasis on the effects of climate change, and describes marine, freshwater, glacial, and terrestrial habitats. This breadth of coverage is unique in the polar biology literature. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these extreme environments although pollution, conservation and experimental aspects are also considered. This accessible text is suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology, often as part of a wider marine biology degree programme. It will also be of value and use to the many professional ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise overview of the topic.
X+394 pages, ill., softcover, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, ), 2. ed.
 
order- id 12298/07 price € 44,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(3.)   Hogarth, Peter     [ 2007 ]
The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses
Mangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are biologically diverse and economically valuable. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses, using a global range of examples.
X+273 pages, ill., softcover, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
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order- id 12299/07 price € 40,00 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(4.)   Giller, Paul S., &, Malmquist, Björn     [ 1998 ]
The Biology of Streams and Rivers
Although they constitute less than 1% of the world''s water, freshwaters play a vital role in life on Earth. Running water, or lotic, habitats comprise a tiny proportion of these freshwaters, yet they offer important resources and are rich and complex environments. This book provides an essential introduction to the biology and ecology of lotic habitats, and their constituent organisms. Rarely has the breadth and complexity of all aspects of the biology of streams and rivers been dealt with in a single volume. The aim of this book is to delve into the rich and growing literature, and to provide an up-to-date introduction to stream and river biology. It begins by outlining the factors that make running water habitats unique, and describing the many different water-course systems. The authors then outline the range of living organisms in lotic habitats, and the environmental adaptations they exhibit. They discuss population, community, and ecosystem patterns and processes, such as energy flow, nutrient cycling, migration, food webs, and community structure. Each chapter includes practical information on simple studies and experiments for students to try. The book finishes with a discussion of applied issues surrounding water use, pollution, species diversity, and conservation of this fascinating and immensely important habitat.
VIII+296 pages, 83 line figures, Paper bound, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
 
order- id 15792/11 price € 42,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(5.)   Valk, Arnold G. van     [ 2006 ]
The Biology of Freshwater Wetlands
Global wetlands range from moss-dominated artic peatlands to seasonally-flooded tropical floodplains, and exhibit significant differences in both hydrology and species composition. However, rather than concentrating on the detailed characteristics of specific wetland types, this concise textbook emphasizes their universal environmental and biological features. A combination of hydrology, low oxygen levels, and dense plant canopies are the major defining features of wetland habitats. Due to the slow diffusion of oxygen in water, oxygen in wetland soils and water columns is often very low or absent. The adaptations of wetland micro-organisims, invetebrates, plants, and vetebrates to anaerobic conditions (and ther functional consequences) are a major theme of this book. Plant canopies create complex gradients of light, temperature and oxygen that change daily and seasonally. The book demonstrates how these shifting environmental gradients are responsible for the distribution of algae, invertebrates, and vertebrates in wetlands. Another major focus is on water level fluctuations and how they can affect the flora, fauna, and functions of wetlands. The future of wetlands is also examined, including the potential impacts of global climate change and efforts to restore wetlands.
XI+173 pages, numerous tables and line drawings, Paper bound, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
 
order- id 15793/11 price € 42,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(6.)   Little, Colin, Williams, Gray A. , &, Trowbridge, Cynthia D.     [ 2009 ]
The Biology of Rocky Shores
This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to rocky shore ecology and has been completely revised and updated throughout. It describes the diverse biota (invertebrates, vertebrates, seaweeds, seagrasses and microalgae) that inhabit rocky shores, and the factors that determine their distributions, abundances and interactions. The book discusses the latest research on processes that control community structure, utilizing a global range of examples from a wide range of shore types - both temperate and tropical.The Biology of Rocky Shores begins by describing the shore environment, including the conditions caused by tidal rise and fall as well as an introduction to the effects of waves. It goes on to describe the biodiversity of the rocky shore environment, from seaweeds and cyanobacteria to starfish and oystercatchers, and some of the adaptations these organisms exhibit on the shore. The book discusses in turn the biology of primary producers, grazers, suspension feeders and predators, and the ways in which these trophic groups interact in various communities. The vertical and horizontal distributions of species in relation to the tidal cycle and wave exposure are also considered. The contributions that species make in determining how rocky-shore communities function, and how they interact with off-shore systems, are explored in detail. Human influences, notably pollution, over-fishing and the introduction of alien species, are discussed in the context of rocky shore conservation and future management strategies. A final chapter offers guidance on methods of study, techniques, and experimental approaches.
XIII+356 pages, 95 line and 35 halftone illustrations, hardcover, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
 
order- id 15794/11 price € 84,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(7.)   Little, Colin, Williams, Gray A. , &, Trowbridge, Cynthia D.     [ 2009 ]
The Biology of Rocky Shores
This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to rocky shore ecology and has been completely revised and updated throughout. It describes the diverse biota (invertebrates, vertebrates, seaweeds, seagrasses and microalgae) that inhabit rocky shores, and the factors that determine their distributions, abundances and interactions. The book discusses the latest research on processes that control community structure, utilizing a global range of examples from a wide range of shore types - both temperate and tropical.The Biology of Rocky Shores begins by describing the shore environment, including the conditions caused by tidal rise and fall as well as an introduction to the effects of waves. It goes on to describe the biodiversity of the rocky shore environment, from seaweeds and cyanobacteria to starfish and oystercatchers, and some of the adaptations these organisms exhibit on the shore. The book discusses in turn the biology of primary producers, grazers, suspension feeders and predators, and the ways in which these trophic groups interact in various communities. The vertical and horizontal distributions of species in relation to the tidal cycle and wave exposure are also considered. The contributions that species make in determining how rocky-shore communities function, and how they interact with off-shore systems, are explored in detail. Human influences, notably pollution, over-fishing and the introduction of alien species, are discussed in the context of rocky shore conservation and future management strategies. A final chapter offers guidance on methods of study, techniques, and experimental approaches.
XIII+356 pages, 95 line and 35 halftone illustrations, softcover, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
 
order- id 15795/11 price € 39,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(8.)   Shorrocks, Bryan     [ 2007 ]
The Biology of African Savannahs
Savannahs are tropical and subtropical grasslands with scattered bushes and trees, and comprises about 20% of the earth´s land surface. This book looks at the major plants and animals that live in African savannahs, and details the biological and ecological factors that influence their population size, interactions and communtity composition.
336 pages, ill., Paper bound, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
 
order- id 12297/07 price € 47,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(9.)   Bardgett, Richard     [ 2005 ]
The Biology of Soil
Winner of The Marsh Ecology Book of the Year Award 2005. An up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the causes and consequences of biodiversity in soil, providing an accessible and authoritative summary of the field of soil ecology. Provides unique combination of information on the biology of soil biota and their roles in ecosystems at different spatial and temporal scales, inlcuding wider ecological issues such as biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and global change. Global case studies illustrate the importance of biotic interactions in soil for properties of different ecosystems, placing soil ecology in the context of real world issues in terrestrial community and ecosystem ecology. Boxes throughout the text give background information on important soil biological properties and processes, facilitating student tuition. An accessible text suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in soil ecology and ecosystem science, as well as professional researchers in the fields of ecology and environmental biology requiring a modern overview of the topic.
XI+242 pages, numerous figures, tables and line drawings, hardcover, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, )
 
order- id 15801/11 price € 95,90 *  
   
Biology of Habitat Series    
(10.)   Brönmark, Christer, &, Hansson, Lars-Anders     [ 2017 ]
The Biology of Lakes and Ponds
This new edition includes sections on different aspects of the abiotic frame, including lake morphology, lake formation processes, the role of humic substances, redox potential ecological stoichiometry, as well as general nutrient cycles. With respect to biological processes, new sections on mixotrophy, bioturbation, multiple predator effects and alternative stable states have been added. Major additions have been made to the chapter on environmental issues in lakes and ponds, for example the effects of environmental disturbances on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. In addition, we have upgraded references throughout. The new material has been added to mirror the recent developments in the field, and also in response to comments from teachers using the first version in limnology and aquatic ecology classes. 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 and Ponds, now in its second edition, will be a valuable text for university tuition. However, its lucid explanations and descriptions of adaptation, dominance, dispersal, and succession of organisms, as well as the effects of abiotic factors, predation, and competition, ensure its relevance and use to a broad audience of biologists and naturalists with an interest in freshwater ecology.
XIV+368 pages, numerous figures, tables and line drawings, softcover, engl. (Biology of Habitat Series, ), 3. ed.
 
order- id 19122/17 price € 44,90 *  
   

 
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