The Biology of Mutualism - Ecology and Evolution (Paperback, New Ed)

The view of nature as `red in tooth and claw', as a jungle in which competition and predation are the predominant themes, has long been important in both the scientific and popular literature. However, in the past decade another view has become widespread among ecologists: the idea that mutualisms--mutually beneficial interactions between species--are just as important as competition and predation. This book is one of the first to explore this theme. Ideas and theories applicable to all sorts of mutualisms are presented and, where appropriate, examined in the light of concrete data. Themes explored include: the organisms involved, both animal and plant; how specializations evolved once mutualisms formed; how mutualisms affect population dynamics and community structure; and the role of mutualisms in different environments. The book will be of special interest to ecologists and a wide range of biologists.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 1988
First published:	February 1988
Editors:	Douglas H. Boucher (former Professor of Biological Sciences)
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-505392-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant ecology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal ecology Promotions
LSN:	0-19-505392-3
Barcode:	9780195053920

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