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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... Living Together 24 Marine Biogeography 28 Island Biogeography 29 Biogeography Today 31 Summary 34 Further Reading 35 References 35 ECOLOGICAL BIOGEOGRAPHY 2 Patterns of Distribution 37 Limits of Distribution 38 The Niche 40 Overcoming ...
... Living Together 24 Marine Biogeography 28 Island Biogeography 29 Biogeography Today 31 Summary 34 Further Reading 35 References 35 ECOLOGICAL BIOGEOGRAPHY 2 Patterns of Distribution 37 Limits of Distribution 38 The Niche 40 Overcoming ...
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... Living World 161 Plate Tectonics and Wallacea, by Professor Robert Hall 167 Islands and Plate Tectonics Terranes 170 Summary 173 Further Reading 173 References 173 169 6 The Engines of the Planet II: Evolution, the Source of Novelty 175 ...
... Living World 161 Plate Tectonics and Wallacea, by Professor Robert Hall 167 Islands and Plate Tectonics Terranes 170 Summary 173 Further Reading 173 References 173 169 6 The Engines of the Planet II: Evolution, the Source of Novelty 175 ...
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... Living Together: Nests, Tramps, and Assemblies 246 Nestedness, by Dr. Richard Field 247 The Theory of Island Biogeography and the Design of Nature Reserves 251 Building an Ecosystem: The History of Rakata 254 The Coastal Environment 255 ...
... Living Together: Nests, Tramps, and Assemblies 246 Nestedness, by Dr. Richard Field 247 The Theory of Island Biogeography and the Design of Nature Reserves 251 Building an Ecosystem: The History of Rakata 254 The Coastal Environment 255 ...
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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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