Tropical ecology /
Kricher, John C.
Tropical ecology / [Book] / John Kricher. - Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2011. - viii, 632 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 26 cm.
This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. It covers tropical montane ecology, riverine ecosystems, savanna, dry forest--and more.
All.
9780691115139 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0691115133 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Rain forest ecology.
Ecology--Tropics.
577.0913
Tropical ecology / [Book] / John Kricher. - Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2011. - viii, 632 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 26 cm.
This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. It covers tropical montane ecology, riverine ecosystems, savanna, dry forest--and more.
All.
9780691115139 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0691115133 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Rain forest ecology.
Ecology--Tropics.
577.0913