Biodiversity in Ecosystems: Linking Structure and Function - Rilegato

Yueh-Hsin Lo (editor); Juan A. Blanco (editor) & Shovonlal Roy (editor)

 
9789535120285: Biodiversity in Ecosystems: Linking Structure and Function
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ISBN 10: 953512028X ISBN 13: 9789535120285
Casa editrice: IntechOpen, 2015

Sinossi

The term biodiversity has become a mainstream concept that can be found in any newspaper at any given time. Concerns on biodiversity protection are usually linked to species protection and extinction risks for iconic species, such as whales, pandas and so on. However, conserving biodiversity has much deeper implications than preserving a few (although important) species. Biodiversity in ecosystems is tightly linked to ecosystem functions such as biomass production, organic matter decomposition, ecosystem resilience, and others. Many of these ecological processes are also directly implied in services that the humankind obtains from ecosystems. The first part of this book will introduce different concepts and theories important to understand the links between ecosystem function and ecosystem biodiversity. The second part of the book provides a wide range of different studies showcasing the evidence and practical implications of such relationships.

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Editore
IntechOpen
Data di pubblicazione
2015
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
953512028X
ISBN 13 
9789535120285
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
642
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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