Advances in ecological research
By: edited by Hal Caswell
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Advances in ecological research -- v. 41
Publisher: Academic; Academic Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] .
Number of pages: 373
ISBN-13: 9780123749253
Subjects: Biology; Ecology; Climatic changes
Description: The book is based on data collected during the past 10 years by Zackenberg Ecological Research Operations (ZERO) at Zackenberg Research Station in Northeast Greenland. This volume covers the function of Arctic ecosystems based on the most comprehensive long-term data set in the world from a well-defined Arctic ecosystem. Editors offer a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of how climate variability is influencing an Arctic ecosystem and how the Arctic ecosystems have inherent feedback mechanisms interacting with climate variability or change. * The latest research on the functioning of Arctic ecosystems * Supplements current books on arctic climate impact assessment as a case study for ecological specialists * Discusses the complex perpetuating effects on Earth * Vital information on modeling ecosystem responses to understand future climates.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.