Islands Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Function - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3540579478 ISBN 13 : 9783540579472

Editeur : Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1995

Synopsis

Oceanic islands represent a set of systems in which biological diversity varies as a consequence of remoteness or size, not environment; they are also generally simpler than continental ecosystems. Islands therefore provide an opportunity to determine the direct effects of biological diversity on ecosystem function. This volume addresses the following topics: components of biological diversity on islands and their patterns of variation; the modern threats to the maintenance of biological diversity on islands; the consequences of island biology and its modification by humanity regarding aspects of ecosystem function; the global implications of islands for conservation; and how islands can help one to understand the processes inducing changes throughout the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3540579478
• ISBN 13: 9783540579472
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 255
• Éditeur: Vitousek Peter M., Etc., Loppe L., Adsersen H.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible