Author: Kevin J. GastonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781405127141
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Author: John I. SpicerBiodiversity
Author: Kevin J. GastonPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118684915
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This concise introductory text provides a complete overview of biodiversity - what it is, how it arose, its distribution, why it is important, human impact upon it, and what should be done to maintain it. Timely overview of the serious attempts made to quantify and describe biodiversity in a scientific way Acts as an easy entry point into the primary literature Provides real-world examples of key issues, including illustrations of major temporal and spatial patterns in biodiversity Designed primarily with undergraduate students and course lecturers in mind, it will also be of interest to anyone who requires an overview of, and entry to, the vast literature on these topics. All the figures included in the book are downloadable from the Blackwell Publishing website
Biodiversity
Author: Kevin GastonPublisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780632049530
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
This book is a short and simple introduction to biodiversity-- how it arose, where it occurs, why it is important and what should be done to maintain it. Although it will be of interest to conservation and environment professionals, the text is written primarily with undergraduate students in mind. As a result, it provides a timely overview of serious attempts made to quantify and describe biodiversity in a scientific manner, and also acts as a point of entry into the primary literature. I ncorporated into the text are a number of exercises designed to encourage active learning and promote debate of some of the more controversial issues. Provides an affordable overview of biodiversity in under 150 pages. Learning exercises encourage consideration and debate of some of the more controversial issues. Annotated suggestions for further reading. Based on a proven and successful course structure. Emphasis on clarity and accessibility.
Biology 2e
Author: Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:
ISBN: 9781947172951
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand-and apply-key concepts.
An Introduction to the Invertebrates
Author: Janet MoorePublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139458477
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
So much has to be crammed into today's biology courses that basic information on animal groups and their evolutionary origins is often left out. This is particularly true for the invertebrates. The second edition of Janet Moore's An Introduction to the Invertebrates fills this gap by providing a short updated guide to the invertebrate phyla, looking at their diverse forms, functions and evolutionary relationships. This book first introduces evolution and modern methods of tracing it, then considers the distinctive body plan of each invertebrate phylum showing what has evolved, how the animals live, and how they develop. Boxes introduce physiological mechanisms and development. The final chapter explains uses of molecular evidence and presents an up-to-date view of evolutionary history, giving a more certain definition of the relationships between invertebrates. This user-friendly and well-illustrated introduction will be invaluable for all those studying invertebrates.
Introduction to Population Ecology
Author: Larry L. RockwoodPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118947576
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Introduction to Population Ecology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of population ecology. It uses a wide variety of field and laboratory examples, botanical to zoological, from the tropics to the tundra, to illustrate the fundamental laws of population ecology. Controversies in population ecology are brought fully up to date in this edition, with many brand new and revised examples and data. Each chapter provides an overview of how population theory has developed, followed by descriptions of laboratory and field studies that have been inspired by the theory. Topics explored include single-species population growth and self-limitation, life histories, metapopulations and a wide range of interspecific interactions including competition, mutualism, parasite-host, predator-prey and plant-herbivore. An additional final chapter, new for the second edition, considers multi-trophic and other complex interactions among species. Throughout the book, the mathematics involved is explained with a step-by-step approach, and graphs and other visual aids are used to present a clear illustration of how the models work. Such features make this an accessible introduction to population ecology; essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in population ecology, applied ecology, conservation ecology, and conservation biology, including those with little mathematical experience.
Author: Devidas Kisanrao BelsareBiodiversity II
Author: A Joseph Henry Press bookPublisher: Joseph Henry Press
ISBN: 0309176565
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
"The book before you...carries the urgent warning that we are rapidly altering and destroying the environments that have fostered the diversity of life forms for more than a billion years." With those words, Edward O. Wilson opened the landmark volume Biodiversity (National Academy Press, 1988). Despite this and other such alarms, species continue to vanish at a rapid rate, taking with them their genetic legacy and potential benefits. Many disappear before they can even be identified. Biodiversity II is a renewed call for urgency. This volume updates readers on how much we already know and how much remains to be identified scientifically. It explores new strategies for quantifying, understanding, and protecting biodiversity, including: New approaches to the integration of electronic data, including a proposal for a U.S. National Biodiversity Information Center. Application of techniques developed in the human genome project to species identification and classification. The Gap Analysis Program of the National Biological Survey, which uses layered satellite, climatic, and biological data to assess distribution and better manage biodiversity. The significant contribution of museum collections to identifying and categorizing species, which is essential for understanding ecological function and for targeting organisms and regions at risk. The book describes our growing understanding of how megacenters of diversity (e.g., rainforest insects, coral reefs) are formed, maintained, and lost; what can be learned from mounting bird extinctions; and how conservation efforts for neotropical primates have fared. It also explores ecosystem restoration, sustainable development, and agricultural impact. Biodiversity II reinforces the idea that the conservation of our biological resources is within reach as long as we pool resources; better coordinate the efforts of existing institutionsâ€"museums, universities, and government agenciesâ€"already dedicated to this goal; and enhance support for research, collections, and training. This volume will be important to environmentalists, biologists, ecologists, educators, students, and concerned individuals.
Biodiversity
Author: Jase FitzgeraldPublisher:
ISBN: 9781635490428
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of biodiversity. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline and how such concepts have practical applications. Biodiversity refers to the various species of animals, plants, insects that are present on the different ecosystems on Earth. It includes topics like species variation, genetic variation and ecosystem variation. The different types of biodiversity are terrestrial and marine. This book will give detailed information about both of the above mentioned topics along with other ones. The topics included in this text are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The textbook aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.
