A History of Atmospheric CO2 and Its Effects on Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems (Ecological Studies)
Contributors: James R. Ehleringer (Editor); Thure E. Cerling (Editor); M.Denise Dearing (Editor)
Publisher: Springer
Published: January 27, 2005
Language: eng
Number of pages: 534
ISBN-13: 9780387220697
First sentence: Large vascular plants with deep, extensive root systems arose and spread over the continents starting about 380 million years ago during the Devonian Period.
Description: "With an understanding of the history and dynamics of the biosphere, the authors address the future role of atmospheric CO[subscript 2] and its likely effects on ecosystems. This book incorporates the advances of various earth-science, environmental, and ecological fields into an overall account of global change and the changing dynamics of life on Earth."--BOOK JACKET.