The Biomass Spectrum
Contributors: S. R. Kerr (Editor); L. M. Dickie (Editor)
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: August 15, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780231084581
Subjects: Ecological science, the Biosphere; Marine biology; Life (Biology); Science; Science/Mathematics; Earth Sciences - Oceanography; Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology; Life Sciences - Ecology - Ecosystems; Science / Ecology; Life Sciences - Biology - General; Bioenergetics; Biomass; Fishes; Predation (Biology); Size
First sentence: In this book we propose a development of ecological theory that we believe can guide a more effective remedial treatment of the drastic perturbations in natural production systems caused by heavy exploitation and environmental disturbances from society.