Cliff Ecology: Pattern and Process in Cliff Ecosystems - Couverture souple

Larson, Douglas W.

 
9780521019217: Cliff Ecology: Pattern and Process in Cliff Ecosystems
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521019214 ISBN 13 : 9780521019217
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Cliffs are present in virtually every country on earth. The lack of scientific interest in cliffs to date is in striking contrast to the commonness of cliffs around the world and to the attraction cliffs have had for humans throughout history. Cliffs provide a unique habitat, rarely investigated from an ecological viewpoint. This book aims to destroy the impression of cliffs as geological structures devoid of life, by reviewing information about the geology, geomorphology, microclimate, flora and fauna of both sea and inland cliffs. For the first time, evidence is presented to suggest that cliffs worldwide may represent an invaluable type of ecosystem, consisting of some of the least disturbed habitats on earth and contributing more to the biodiversity of a region than their surface coverage would indicate.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Cliffs are present in virtually every country on earth. The lack of scientific interest in cliffs to date is in striking contrast to the commonness of cliffs around the world and to the attraction cliffs have had for humans throughout history. Cliffs provide a unique habitat, rarely investigated from an ecological viewpoint. This book aims to destroy the impression of cliffs as geological structures devoid of life, by reviewing information about the geology, geomorphology, microclimate, flora and fauna of both sea and inland cliffs. For the first time, evidence is presented to suggest that cliffs worldwide may represent an invaluable type of ecosystem, consisting of some of the least disturbed habitats on earth and contributing more to the biodiversity of a region than their surface coverage would indicate.

Revue de presse

'A must for the library.' Bulletin of the British Ecological Society

' ... a good summary of what is known about cliffs.' Journal of Ecology

'The authors are to be congratulated on this work, deserves to become a classic ...'. Stefan Porembski, Plant Systems and Evolution

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521019214
ISBN 13 
9780521019217
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
360
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Avery
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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780521554893: Cliff Ecology: Pattern and Process in Cliff Ecosystems

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521554896 ISBN 13 :  9780521554893
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2000
Couverture rigide