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Biotic Interactions in the Tropics: Their Role in the Maintenance of Species Diversity
Edited By David Burs
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Description for Biotic Interactions in the Tropics: Their Role in the Maintenance of Species Diversity
paperback. A comprehensive review that deals with Old and New World tropics and taxa at all trophic levels. Editor(s): Burslem, David; Pinard, Michelle; Hartley, Sue. Series: Ecological Reviews. Num Pages: 580 pages, 85 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 30. Weight in Grams: 115.
Tropical ecosystems house a significant proportion of global biodiversity. To understand how these ecosystems function we need to appreciate not only what plants, animals and microbes they contain, but also how they interact with each other. This volume, first published in 2005, synthesises the state of knowledge in this area, with chapters providing reviews or case studies drawn from research conducted in both Old and New World tropics and including biotic interactions among taxa at all trophic levels. In most chapters plants (typically trees) are the starting point, but, taken together, the chapters consider interactions of plants with other plants, ... Read more
Tropical ecosystems house a significant proportion of global biodiversity. To understand how these ecosystems function we need to appreciate not only what plants, animals and microbes they contain, but also how they interact with each other. This volume, first published in 2005, synthesises the state of knowledge in this area, with chapters providing reviews or case studies drawn from research conducted in both Old and New World tropics and including biotic interactions among taxa at all trophic levels. In most chapters plants (typically trees) are the starting point, but, taken together, the chapters consider interactions of plants with other plants, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
580
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Reviews
Number of Pages
580
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521609852
SKU
V9780521609852
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About Edited By David Burs
David Burslem is Senior Lecturer in Tropical Plant Science at the University of Aberdeen. His current research focuses on tropical forest sites in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Ecuador. Michelle Pinard is Lecturer in Tropical Forestry at the University of Aberdeen. Her research focuses on sites in Ghana, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Brazil and Bolivia. Sue Hartley is Reader in Ecology ... Read more
Reviews for Biotic Interactions in the Tropics: Their Role in the Maintenance of Species Diversity
Key topics include the maintenance of tree species richness, ant-plant interactions, mycorrhizal fungi, seed dispersal, and pollination biology. An extensive index, literature review, and handsome production make this volume a valuable addition to libraries. Choice "I am convinced this volume will be useful for a variety of readers, ranging from students to experienced researchers in tropical biology." ... Read more