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Nearly one-third of the land area on our planet is classified as arid or desert. Therefore, an understanding of the dynamics of such arid ecosystems is essential to managing those systems in a way that sustains human populations. This second edition of Ecology of Desert Systems provides a clear, extensive guide to the complex interactions involved in these areas. This book details the relationships between abiotic and biotic environments of desert ecosystems, demonstrating to readers how these interactions drive ecological processes. These include plant growth and animal reproductive success, the spatial and temporal distribution of vegetation and animals, and the influence of invasive species and anthropogenic climate change specific to arid systems. Drawing on the extensive experience of its expert authors, Ecology of Desert Systems is an essential guide to arid ecosystems for students looking for an overview of the field, researchers keen to learn how their work fits in to the overall picture, and those involved with environmental management of desert areas.Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier Science Publishing Co INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780128150559
eBay Product ID (ePID)23046648046
Product Key Features
Number of Pages473 Pages
Publication NameEcology of Desert Systems
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeography & Geosciences, Biology
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
AuthorBenjamin D. Duval, Walter G. Whitford
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight980 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorBenjamin D. Duval, Walter G. Whitford