Ecosystem EcologySven Erik Jørgensen Jorgensen's Ecosystem Ecology provides a thorough and comprehensive overview of the world’s aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This derivative volume based on the best-selling Encyclopedia of Ecology (published 2008) is the only book currently published that provides an overview of the world’s ecosystems in a concise format.
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abundance adapted algae alpine animals aquatic areas autocatalysis bacteria behavior benthic biodiversity biological biomass carbon climate coastal communities compartment complex components coral reefs cycles denitrification desert diversity dominated dunes dynamics eco-exergy ecological ecosys ecosystem services ecotone emergent energy environment environmental estuaries example exergy Figure fire fish flood floodplain flow food webs freshwater function Further Reading global gradients grasses grasslands growth habitat herbivores hydrologic impact important increase indirect effects inputs interactions intertidal invertebrates lakes landfills landscape mangrove Mediterranean natural nitrogen nutrient occur organic matter orientors patterns peatlands photosynthesis phytoplankton plantations plants populations predators primary production processes properties rainfall rainforests regions result riparian wetlands riparian zone rivers salinity salt marshes savanna season sediments shelterbelt shrubs soil species stream structure surface temperate forests temperature tion tree treeline trophic levels tropical types typically upwelling urban vegetation zone