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MEDITERRANEAN-TYPE ECOSYSTEMS
THE FUNCTION OF BIODIVERSITY |
| By: |
George W. Davis (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£72.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3540578099 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783540578093 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN AND HEIDELBERG GMBH & CO. KG |
| Pub. date: |
28 December, 1994 |
| Series: |
Ecological Studies v. 109 |
| Pages: |
384 |
| Description: |
Exploring Mediterranean-type ecosystems across the world, this study questions whether biological diversity plays a significant role in the functioning of natural ecosystems, and to what extent the diversity can be reduced without causing system malfunction. |
| Synopsis: |
Human activities are causing species extinctions at a rate and magnitude rivaling those of past geologic extinction events. Exploring mediterranean-type ecosystems - the Mediterranean Basin, California, Chile, Australia, and South Africa - this volume addresses the question whether biological diversity plays a significant role in the functioning of natural ecosystems, and to what extent that diversity can be reduced without causing system malfunction. Comparative studies in ecosystems that are similar in certain respects, but differ in others, offer considerable scope for gaining new insights into the links between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. |
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21 black & white tables, biography |
| Publication: |
Germany |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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