Ecology of World Vegetation [[electronic resource] /] / by O.W. Archibold

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910789207903321
• Autore: Archibold O.W
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 1995
• ISBN: 94-011-0009-8
• Edizione: [1st ed. 1995.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XI, 510 p.)
• Disciplina: 577
• Soggetti: Ecology ; Nature conservation; Plant physiology; Civil engineering; Ecology; Nature Conservation; Plant Physiology; Civil Engineering
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 1 Vegetation and environment — introductory concepts -- 2 The tropical forests -- 3 Tropical savannas -- 4 The arid regions -- 5 Mediterranean ecosystems -- 6 Temperate forest ecosystems -- 7 Temperate grasslands -- 8 The coniferous forests -- 9 The polar and high mountain tundras -- 10 Terrestrial wetlands -- 11 Freshwater ecosystems -- 12 Coastal and marine ecosystems -- 13 The prospect of change -- References.
• Sommario/riassunto: The ecology of world vegetation is described in numer­ all of the drafting and photographic work. They have ous books and journals, but these are usually very spe­ spent many hours on this project and their care and skill cialized in their scope and treatment. This book provides is reflected in the consistently high quality of the illus­ a synthesis of this literature. A brief introductory chap­ trations throughout the book. Many friends and col­ ter outlines general ecological concepts and subsequent leagues have provided photographs. It has not been chapters examine the form and function of the major possible to ; include all of them, but the 'global' perspect­ biomes of the world. A similar organization has been ive of the book has been greatly enhanced in this way. used for each biome type. These chapters begin with a I wish to thank them all for the time and trouble they description of environmental conditions and a brief have taken to supply this material. I must also thank account of floristic diversity in a regional context. The Mary Dykes and the staff of the interlibrary loans de­ remaining pages describe characteristic adaptations and partment of the Library, University of Saskatchewan, ecosystem processes. for their unfailing ability to get even the most obscure Although there is a rapidly growing literature on eco­ references.