The biology of disturbed habitats
By: Lawrence R. Walker
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
ISBN-13: 9780199575305
Subjects: Nature; Ecological disturbances; Effect of human beings on
Description: Providing a global summary of the biology of disturbance ecology, this text offers both the conceptual underpinnings and practical advice required to comprehend and address the unprecedented environmental challenges facing humans. It examines both natural and anthropogenic disturbances in aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Terrestrial habitats; title: Aquatic habitats; title: Anthropogenic habitats; title: Ecosystem processes; title: Biodiversity and invasive species; title: Spatial patterns; title: Temporal dynamics; title: Management; title: Global concerns and future scenarios.