The Terrestrial Invasion
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The Terrestrial Invasion
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Author : Colin Little
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1990
The Terrestrial Invasion written by Colin Little and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Nature categories.
The theme of this book is the invasion of land by animal lines which originated in aquatic environments. It brings together physiological and ecological evidence to show both the likely routes taken out of the sea by the aquatic ancestors of terrestrial animals and the changes in structure and function associated with these routes. The author takes an ecophysiological approach, and by using representative examples, provides a novel background against which both the terrestrial adaptations of individual species and the make up and function of terrestrial ecosystems can be considered. Dr Little is the author of the highly acclaimed book The Colonisation of Land, which discusses the phylogeny and physiology of terrestrial and semi-terrestrial animals. The Terrestrial Invasion takes a fresh approach and provides an excellent introduction to the origins of land animals suitable for ecologists, physiologists and evolutionary biologists.
Evolution Of The Terrestrial Invasion In Panpulmonata Mollusca Gastropoda
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Author : Pedro Romero
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Evolution Of The Terrestrial Invasion In Panpulmonata Mollusca Gastropoda written by Pedro Romero and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
The transition from the marine to the terrestrial realm is one of the most fascinating issues in evolutionary biology for it required the appearance, in different organisms, of several novel adaptations to deal with the demands of the new realm. Adaptations include, for instance, modifications in different metabolic pathways, development of body structures to facilitate movement and respiration, or tolerance to new conditions of stress. The transition to the land also gives an extraordinary opportunity to study whether evolution used similar changes at the genomic level to produce parallel adaptations in different taxa. Mollusks are among taxa that were successful in the conquest of the land. For instance, several lineages of the molluscan clade Panpulmonata (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia) invaded the intertidal, freshwater and land zones from the marine realm. In my dissertation, using tools from bioinformatics, phylogenetics, and molecular evolution, I used panpulmonates as a suitable model group to study the independent invasions into the terrestrial realm and the adaptive signatures in genes that may have favored the realm transitions....
Biological Invasions In Changing Ecosystems
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Author : João Canning-Clode
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2015-01-01
Biological Invasions In Changing Ecosystems written by João Canning-Clode and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-01 with Science categories.
When organisms are deliberately or accidentally introduced into a new ecosystem a biological invasion may take place. These so-called ‘invasive species’ may establish, spread and ecologically alter the invaded community. Biological invasions by animals, plants, pathogens or vectors are one of the greatest environmental and economic threats and, along with habitat destruction, a leading cause of global biodiversity loss. In this book, more than 50 worldwide invasion scientists cover our current understanding of biological invasions, its impacts, patterns and mechanisms in both aquatic and terrestrial systems.
Invasion Biology
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Author : Mark A. Davis
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009-01-29
Invasion Biology written by Mark A. Davis and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-29 with Nature categories.
With the exception of climate change, biological invasions have probably received more attention during the past ten years than any other ecological topic. Yet this is the first synthetic, single-authored overview of the field since Williamson's 1996 book. Written fifty years after the publication of Elton's pioneering monograph on the subject, Invasion Biology provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the science of biological invasions while also offering new insights and perspectives relating to the processes of introduction, establishment, and spread. The book connects science with application by describing the health, economic, and ecological impacts of invasive species as well as the variety of management strategies developed to mitigate harmful impacts. The author critically evaluates the approaches, findings, and controversies that have characterized invasion biology in recent years, and suggests a variety of future research directions. Carefully balanced to avoid distinct taxonomic, ecosystem, and geographic (both investigator and species) biases, the book addresses a wide range of invasive species (including protists, invertebrates, vertebrates, fungi, and plants) which have been studied in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments throughout the world by investigators equally diverse in their origins. This accessible and thought-provoking text will be of particular interest to graduate level students and established researchers in the fields of invasion biology, community ecology, conservation biology, and restoration ecology. It will also be of value and use to land managers, policy makers, and other professionals charged with controlling the negative impacts associated with recently arrived species.
Biological Invasions In South Africa
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Author : Brian W. van Wilgen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-03-10
Biological Invasions In South Africa written by Brian W. van Wilgen and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-10 with Science categories.
This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control invasions and to reduce their ecological, economic and social effects. It covers a broad range of themes, including history, policy development and implementation, the status of invasions of animals and plants in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, the development of a robust ecological theory around biological invasions, the effectiveness of management interventions, and scenarios for the future. The South African situation stands out because of the remarkable diversity of the country, and the wide range of problems encountered in its varied ecosystems, which has resulted in a disproportionate investment into both research and management. The South African experience holds many lessons for other parts of the world, and this book should be of immense value to researchers, students, managers, and policy-makers who deal with biological invasions and ecosystem management and conservation in most other regions.
An Introduction To Planetary Defense
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Author : Travis S. Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Brown Walker Press
Release Date : 2006-02
An Introduction To Planetary Defense written by Travis S. Taylor and has been published by Brown Walker Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02 with History categories.
Offers a look at defending the planet in the event of an extra-terrestrial invasion.
Dating The Terrestrial Invasion Of The Cyclophoroidea Mollusca Gastropoda Using The Fossilized Birth Death Model
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Author : Timothy Gervascio
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Dating The Terrestrial Invasion Of The Cyclophoroidea Mollusca Gastropoda Using The Fossilized Birth Death Model written by Timothy Gervascio and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Biological Invasions
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Author : Wolfgang Nentwig
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-02-13
Biological Invasions written by Wolfgang Nentwig and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-13 with Science categories.
This new volume on Biological Invasions deals with both plants and animals, differing from previous books by extending from the level of individual species to an ecosystem and global level. Topics of highest societal relevance, such as the impact of genetically modified organisms, are interlinked with more conventional ecological aspects, including biodiversity. The combination of these approaches is new and makes compelling reading for researchers and environmentalists.
Alien Invasion
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Author : Gabriel Marcel
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2005-03-09
Alien Invasion written by Gabriel Marcel and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-09 with categories.
The people of Texas were living normally when they received a surprising visit from an extra terrestrial leader of a dark galaxy attacking Texas and making this invasion only the beginning to conquer Earth. The army couldn't stop him, but out of nowhere, some human mortals who lived on Earth have been developing the power of controlling elements like fire and water. They faced that monster again and again in battles reviving the era of epics. Many legendary creatures aided that dark leader while the heroes to be doing their best to defend their planet and stop the invasion that would end the human race.
Fifty Years Of Invasion Ecology
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Author : David M. Richardson
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-01-18
Fifty Years Of Invasion Ecology written by David M. Richardson and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-18 with Science categories.
Invasion ecology is the study of the causes and consequences of the introduction of organisms to areas outside their native range. Interest in this field has exploded in the past few decades. Explaining why and how organisms are moved around the world, how and why some become established and invade, and how best to manage invasive species in the face of global change are all crucial issues that interest biogeographers, ecologists and environmental managers in all parts of the world. This book brings together the insights of more than 50 authors to examine the origins, foundations, current dimensions and potential trajectories of invasion ecology. It revisits key tenets of the foundations of invasion ecology, including contributions of pioneering naturalists of the 19th century, including Charles Darwin and British ecologist Charles Elton, whose 1958 monograph on invasive species is widely acknowledged as having focussed scientific attention on biological invasions.