Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary ApproachBiologists searching for a resource that explores all of the exciting changes that have occurred recently in the field will turn to this eighth edition. It offers insight into the multidisciplinary nature of the field, presenting a sound historical base, up-to-date coverage, and a look at the latest controversies. The authors evaluate conflicting theories and provide a reasoned judgment as to which is preferable. In a new chapter the authors examine marine biogeography, so that biologists can compare and analyze the data, patterns and problems arising from continental, marine and island biogeography. |
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... Ecosystems 91 The Community 91 The Ecosystem 94 Ecosystems and Species Diversity 97 Biotic Assemblages on a Global Scale 101 Patterns of Climate 106 Modeling Biomes and Climate 110 Biomes in a Changing World 114 Summary 115 Further ...
... Ecosystems 91 The Community 91 The Ecosystem 94 Ecosystems and Species Diversity 97 Biotic Assemblages on a Global Scale 101 Patterns of Climate 106 Modeling Biomes and Climate 110 Biomes in a Changing World 114 Summary 115 Further ...
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... Ecosystem: The History of Rakata 254 The Coastal Environment 255 Life Inland 257 Summary 262 Further Reading 262 References 262 9 Drawing Lines in the Water 265 Zones in the Ocean and on the Seafloor 269 The Changing Seas, by Dr. Martin ...
... Ecosystem: The History of Rakata 254 The Coastal Environment 255 Life Inland 257 Summary 262 Further Reading 262 References 262 9 Drawing Lines in the Water 265 Zones in the Ocean and on the Seafloor 269 The Changing Seas, by Dr. Martin ...
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Contents
Communities and Ecosystems | 91 |
Patterns of Biodiversity | 117 |
THE ENGINES OF THE PLANET | 153 |
The Engines of the Planet | 175 |
From Evolution to Patterns of Life | 203 |
The Molecular Approach to Historical | 215 |
ISLANDS OCEANS | 223 |
Drawing Lines in the Water | 265 |
Living in the Past | 305 |
The Geography of Life Today | 329 |
and Contrasts | 339 |
Ice and Change | 369 |
The Advent of Humanity | 411 |
TODAY TOMORROW | 439 |
Glossary | 475 |
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