Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 0198515715
ISBN-13 : 9780198515715
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Book Synopsis Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning by : Michel Loreau

Download or read book Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning written by Michel Loreau and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasing domination of ecosystems by humans is steadily transforming them into depauperate systems. How will this loss of biodiversity affect the functioning and stability of natural and managed ecosystems? This work provides comprehensive coverage of empirical and theoretical research.


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