Category Archives: Ecosystems

Estuaries: Dynamics, Mixing, Sedimentation and Morphology

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

This volume outlines practical formulae and new hypotheses for the dynamics, sediment regimes and morphological evolution in estuaries. Enabling readers to compare different estuaries, and develop monitoring and modeling strategies for short and long-term management issues, it is a valuable … Continue reading →

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The Biology of Deserts

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

This book offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to desert ecology and adopts a strong evolutionary focus. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in the book is on the organisms that dominate this harsh … Continue reading →

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Living in a Dynamic Tropical Forest Landscape

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

This book brings together a wealth of scientific findings and ecological knowledge to survey what we have learned about the “Wet Tropics” rainforests of North Queensland, Australia. This interdisciplinary text is the first book to provide such a holistic view … Continue reading →

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Coral Bleaching: Patterns, Processes, Causes and Consequences (Ecological Studies)

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

One of the most dire consequences of global climate change for coral reefs is the increased frequency and severity of mass coral bleaching events. This volume provides information on the causes and consequences of coral bleaching for coral reef ecosystems, … Continue reading →

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Food Webs and the Dynamics of Marine Reefs

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

Biologists have made significant advances in our understanding of the Earth’s shallow subtidal marine ecosystems, but the findings on these disparate regions have never before been documented and gathered in a single volume. Now, in Food Webs and the Dynamics … Continue reading →

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Deep-Water Coral Reefs: Unique Biodiversity Hot-Spots (Springer Praxis Books / Life Sciences)

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

Deep-water coral reefs are found along large sections of the outer continental shelves and slopes of Europe, from North Cape to the Gulf of Cadiz, and because they also occur along the Atlantic seaboard of USA, the Gulf of Mexico, … Continue reading →

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Coastal Dunes: Ecology and Conservation (Ecological Studies)

Posted on February 26, 2007 by singleton

In this book, coastal dune specialists from tropical and temperate latitudes cover a wide set of topics, including: geomorphology, community dynamics, ecophysiology, biotic interactions and environmental problems and conservation. The book offers recommendations for future research, identifying relevant topics where … Continue reading →

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Wetland and Water Resource Modeling and Assessment: A Watershed Perspective (Integrative Studies in Water Management & Land Deve)

Posted on February 26, 2007 by singleton

As a wetland of international importance located in China, the Poyang Lake Basin’s incredible topographical and biological diversity has provided a congregating point for scientists from around the world to engage in cross-disciplinary research. In particular, the International Conference on … Continue reading →

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Tasmanian Devil: A Unique and Threatened Animal

Posted on February 25, 2006 by singleton

Packed with information that has only been published in scientific journals, if ever at all, this collection of biological facts challenges the misconceptions associated with Australia’s most famous marsupial. Far from being a scavenging, ferocious oddity, an image perpetuated by … Continue reading →

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Coral Reef Fishes: Dynamics and Diversity in a Complex Ecosystem

Posted on February 25, 2002 by singleton

Coral Reef Fishes is the successor of The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs. This new edition includes provocative reviews covering the major areas of reef fish ecology. Concerns about the future health of coral reefs, and recognition that reefs … Continue reading →

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