Concepts of ecology
By: Edward J. Kormondy.
Edition: 2d ed.
Series: Prentice-Hall biological science series; Concepts of modern biology series
Publisher: Prentice-Hall
Published: 1976
Place of publication: Englewood Cliffs, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
Subjects: Ecology.
Description: This text explores the significant concepts of modern ecology using a minimum of jargon and only basic/simple mathematics. Focuses on the development of four major concepts including their historical background: energy flow; nutrient cycles; population ecology; and community ecology. Contains coverage of abiotic factors & including air, insolation, precipitation, soils, nutrients, ionizing radiation, and fire; energy flow (with increased emphasis on decomposition); nutrient cycling; population ecology; and community ecology. Updates material on applied ecology/human ecology and ecological ethics.
Notes: Includes bibliographies and index.