Spatial Ecology Patterns and Processes
Author | : Vikas Rai |
Publisher | : Bentham Science Publishers |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2013-04-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781608054909 |
ISBN-13 | : 160805490X |
Rating | : 4/5 (90X Downloads) |
Download or read book Spatial Ecology Patterns and Processes written by Vikas Rai and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spacial Ecology elucidates processes and mechanisms which structure dynamics of real world systems; these include lakes, ponds, forests and rivers. Readers are introduced to contemporary models in ecological literature based on the author’s research experience. The e-book starts by presenting an introduction to basic mechanisms of ecological processes. This is followed by chapters explaining these processes responsible for generating observed spatial patterns in detail. The e-book concludes with a chapter on water quality management and its relevance to the spatial setting in a wetland area. This text in spatial ecology is a welcome resource for readers interested in models, methods and methodologies best suited for the study of advanced ecology courses and topics related to ecosystem structure, function and habitat fragmentation.