Tropical Ecosystems and Ecological Concepts (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Tropical habitats cover over one third of the Earth's terrestrial surface and harbor much of its biodiversity, with many areas rich in endemic species. However, these ecosystems are under significant and growing threat from issues such as deforestation, land degradation and ocean acidification. This introductory textbook provides a comprehensive guide to the major tropical biomes. It is unique in its balanced coverage of both aquatic and terrestrial systems and in its international scope. Each chapter is built around a particular tropical ecosystem, with descriptive case studies providing a framework around which ecological concepts and applied ecological topics are presented. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent advances in the field and includes a greater focus on the impact of global climate change. The text is supported throughout by boxes containing supplementary material and is illustrated with over 200 clear, simple line diagrams, maps and photographs.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Patrick L. Osborne
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	536
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-17734-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant ecology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal ecology
LSN:	0-521-17734-0
Barcode:	9780521177344

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