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Biogeography of Microscopic Organisms
Diego Fontaneto
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Description for Biogeography of Microscopic Organisms
hardcover. Synthesises discussion surrounding the 'everything is everywhere' hypothesis, bringing together viewpoints of leading experts in taxonomy, ecology and biogeography. Editor(s): Fontaneto, Diego. Series: Systematics Association Special Volume Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, 75 b/w illus. 1 colour illus. BIC Classification: PSG; RGM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 960.
Bringing together the viewpoints of leading experts in taxonomy, ecology and biogeography of different taxa, this book synthesises discussion surrounding the so-called 'everything is everywhere' hypothesis. It addresses the processes that generate spatial patterns of diversity and biogeography in organisms that can potentially be cosmopolitan. The contributors discuss questions such as: are microorganisms (e.g. prokaryotes, protists, algae, yeast and microscopic fungi, plants and animals) really cosmopolitan in their distribution? What are the biological properties that allow such potential distribution? Are there processes that would limit their distribution? Are microorganisms intrinsically different from macroscopic ones? What can microorganisms tell us about ... Read more
Bringing together the viewpoints of leading experts in taxonomy, ecology and biogeography of different taxa, this book synthesises discussion surrounding the so-called 'everything is everywhere' hypothesis. It addresses the processes that generate spatial patterns of diversity and biogeography in organisms that can potentially be cosmopolitan. The contributors discuss questions such as: are microorganisms (e.g. prokaryotes, protists, algae, yeast and microscopic fungi, plants and animals) really cosmopolitan in their distribution? What are the biological properties that allow such potential distribution? Are there processes that would limit their distribution? Are microorganisms intrinsically different from macroscopic ones? What can microorganisms tell us about ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Systematics Association Special Volume Series
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521766708
SKU
V9780521766708
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About Diego Fontaneto
Diego Fontaneto is a NERC Advanced Research Fellow at the Imperial College London Division of Biology, Ascot, UK. His research focuses on spatial patterns and processes in microscopic animals, with particular interest in rotifers.
Reviews for Biogeography of Microscopic Organisms
'This book is a reservoir of ideas on the biogeography of microorganisms and their potentials and limits compared to macroorganisms. It aids in understanding the spatial patterns and the general processes in biogeography. The writers' passions are obvious and the book is of great interest for anyone interested [in] the topic.' Télesphore Sime-Ngando, L&O Bulletin '… thorough and readable … ... Read more