The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics - Softcover

Pickett, S. T. A.

9780123960214: The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0123960215 ISBN 13: 9780123960214

Publisher: Academic Press, 2012

Ecologists are aware of the importance of natural dynamics in ecosystems. Historically, the focus has been on the development in succession of equilibrium communities, which has generated an understanding of the composition and functioning of ecosystems. Recently, many have focused on the processes of disturbances and the evolutionary significance of such events. This shifted emphasis has inspired studies in diverse systems. The phrase "patch dynamics" (Thompson, 1978) describes their common focus.
The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics brings together the findings and ideas of those studying varied systems, presenting a synthesis of diverse individual contributions.

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