The economy of nature /
Robert E. Ricklefs.
- 6th ed.
- New York : W.H. Freeman, c2010.
- xix, 620 pages. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Adaptations to the physical environment: Water and nutrients-- Adaptations to the physical environment: Light, energy and heat Variation in the environment: Climate, water and soil-- The biome concept in ecology-- Evolution and adaptation-- Life histories and evolutionary fitness-- Sex and evolution-- Famil, society and evolution-- The distribution and spatial structure of populations-- Population growth and regulation-- Temporal and spatial dynamics of populations-- Population genetics-- Species interactions-- Dynamics of consumer-resource interactions-- Competition-- Evolution of species interactions-- Community structure-- Ecological succession and community development-- Biodiversity-- History, Biogeography, and biodiversity-- Energy in the ecosystem-- Pathways of elements in ecosystems-- Nutrient regeneration in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems-- Landscape ecology-- Biodiversity, extinction, and conservation-- Economic development and global ecology.
This classic introductory text is best known for its vivid examples fromnatural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution, and quantitative approach. The Sixth Edition builds on the book’s hallmark features: its strong evolutionary focus, its breadth and diverse set of examples, its extensive coverage of behavioral ecology, and a thorough presentation of population ecology.
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