Trophic Models Of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Trophic Models Of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Author : Villy Christensen
language : en
Publisher: WorldFish
Release Date : 1993
Trophic Models Of Aquatic Ecosystems written by Villy Christensen and has been published by WorldFish this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Aquatic ecology categories.
Trophic Interactions Within Aquatic Ecosystems
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Author : Dewey G Meyers
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-08-08
Trophic Interactions Within Aquatic Ecosystems written by Dewey G Meyers and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-08 with Political Science categories.
First published 1984. The intent of the authors in organizing a AAAS symposium and this subsequent volume was to integrate the findings of aquatic ecologists whose research spans the first three trophic levels (algae, zooplankton and fish) of both marine and freshwater environments. Major topics (phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish and community interactions) are presented as, at least, two trophic-level associations by scientists who have distinctly differing perspectives. The format of papers varies from review to research and was chosen by authors on the basis of suitability to their specific topic.
Trophic Ecology
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Author : Torrance C. Hanley
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Trophic Ecology written by Torrance C. Hanley and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Nature categories.
Examining the interaction of bottom-up and top-down forces, it presents a unique synthesis of trophic interactions within and across ecosystems.
Aquatic Food Webs
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Author : Andrea Belgrano
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2005
Aquatic Food Webs written by Andrea Belgrano and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Science categories.
'Aquatic Food Webs' provides a current synthesis of theoretical and empirical food web research. The textbook is suitable for graduate level students as well as professional researchers in community, ecosystem, and theoretical ecology, in aquatic ecology, and in conservation biology.
Aquatic Functional Biodiversity
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Author : Andrea Belgrano
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2015-07-25
Aquatic Functional Biodiversity written by Andrea Belgrano and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-25 with Nature categories.
Aquatic Functional Biodiversity: An Ecological and Evolutionary Perspective provides a general conceptual framework by some of the most prominent investigators in the field for how to link eco-evolutionary approaches with functional diversity to understand and conserve the provisioning of ecosystem services in aquatic systems. Rather than producing another methodological book, the editors and authors primarily concentrate on defining common grounds, connecting conceptual frameworks and providing examples by a more detailed discussion of a few empirical studies and projects, which illustrate key ideas and an outline of potential future directions and challenges that are expected in this interdisciplinary research field. Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in using network approaches to disentangle the relationship between biodiversity, community structure and functioning. Novel methods for model construction are being developed constantly, and modern methods allow for the inclusion of almost any type of explanatory variable that can be correlated either with biodiversity or ecosystem functioning. As a result these models have been widely used in ecology, conservation and eco-evolutionary biology. Nevertheless, there remains a considerable gap on how well these approaches are feasible to understand the mechanisms on how biodiversity constrains the provisioning of ecosystem services. Defines common theoretical grounds in terms of terminology and conceptual issues Connects theory and practice in ecology and eco-evolutionary sciences Provides examples for successful biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service management
Trophic Cascades
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Author : John Terborgh
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2013-06-25
Trophic Cascades written by John Terborgh and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-25 with Science categories.
Trophic cascades—the top-down regulation of ecosystems by predators—are an essential aspect of ecosystem function and well-being. Trophic cascades are often drastically disrupted by human interventions—for example, when wolves and cougars are removed, allowing deer and beaver to become destructive—yet have only recently begun to be considered in the development of conservation and management strategies. Trophic Cascades is the first comprehensive presentation of the science on this subject. It brings together some of the world’s leading scientists and researchers to explain the importance of large animals in regulating ecosystems, and to relate that scientific knowledge to practical conservation. Chapters examine trophic cascades across the world’s major biomes, including intertidal habitats, coastal oceans, lakes, nearshore ecosystems, open oceans, tropical forests, boreal and temperate ecosystems, low arctic scrubland, savannas, and islands. Additional chapters consider aboveground/belowground linkages, predation and ecosystem processes, consumer control by megafauna and fire, and alternative states in ecosystems. An introductory chapter offers a concise overview of trophic cascades, while concluding chapters consider theoretical perspectives and comparative issues. Trophic Cascades provides a scientific basis and justification for the idea that large predators and top-down forcing must be considered in conservation strategies, alongside factors such as habitat preservation and invasive species. It is a groundbreaking work for scientists and managers involved with biodiversity conservation and protection.
Freshwater Ecosystems
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Author : A.H. Gnauck
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-10-22
Freshwater Ecosystems written by A.H. Gnauck and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Science categories.
Ecosystem analysis and ecological modelling is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary branch of science used in theoretical developments in ecology and having practical applications in environmental protection. In this book, the authors introduce new holistic, particularly cybernetic, concepts into ecosystem theory and modelling, and provide a concise treatment of mathematical modelling of freshwater ecosystems which covers methods, subsystem models, applications and theoretical developments. Part I begins with a brief introduction to the principles of systems theory and their applications to ecosystems, and provides a summary of various methods of systems analysis. In Part II emphasis is laid on the pelagic processes in standing water, characterised by relatively uninvolved structures from which models can be readily developed. Part III describes applications of the technique of modelling to solutions of theoretical and practical problems, with different modelling methods and objectives being used in the various chapters. More recent developments in the methods and theory of ecosystem modelling are covered in Part IV which also includes a discussion of future trends. The book is addressed to practising ecologists and engineers in the fields of ecology, limnology, environmental protection, and water quality managements, as well as to graduate/post-graduate university students in science and engineering. Students and researchers involved in environmental applications of mathematics and cybernetics will also find the book of interest.
Body Size The Structure And Function Of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Author : Alan G. Hildrew
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2007-07-12
Body Size The Structure And Function Of Aquatic Ecosystems written by Alan G. Hildrew and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-12 with Nature categories.
Ecologists have long struggled to predict features of ecological systems, such as the numbers and diversity of organisms. The wide range of body sizes in ecological communities, from tiny microbes to large animals and plants, is emerging as the key to prediction. Based on the relationship between body size and features such as biological rates, the physics of water and the amount of habitat available, we may be able to understand patterns of abundance and diversity, biogeography, interactions in food webs and the impact of fishing, adding up to a potential 'periodic table' for ecology. Remarkable progress on the unravelling, describing and modelling of aquatic food webs, revealing the fundamental role of body size, makes a book emphasising marine and freshwater ecosystems particularly apt. In this 2007 book, the importance of body size is examined at a range of scales that will be of interest to professional ecologists, from students to senior researchers.
Great Lakes Modeling Summit
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Author : Council of Great Lakes Research Managers. Modeling Summit Planning Committee
language : en
Publisher: Windsor, Ont. : International Joint Commission
Release Date : 2000
Great Lakes Modeling Summit written by Council of Great Lakes Research Managers. Modeling Summit Planning Committee and has been published by Windsor, Ont. : International Joint Commission this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Aquatic biology categories.
Proceedings of a conference organized to address Lake Erie management issues in six categories: eutrophication/primary production, exotic & nuisance aquatic species, upper food web exploitation, ecosystem stability, habitat structure & function, and contaminants. Participants were asked to present models addressing as many of these categories as possible in order to assess the potential for models to help implement the ecosystem approach to management in Lake Erie. Appendices contain papers that provide details of nine models, including some discussion of results, monitoring & research needs, and implications for management.
Fundamentals Of Aquatic Ecology
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Author : R. S. K. Barnes
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-07-21
Fundamentals Of Aquatic Ecology written by R. S. K. Barnes 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 2009-07-21 with Science categories.
Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecology is a completely updated and revised edition of the earlier work, Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecosystems. The new edition has been re-titled to reflect the fact that the authors found that, from the modification exercise, a completely different and new book emerged. The new edition concentrates heavily of the fundamental features common to all aquatic systems, both marine and freshwater. This unique synthesis allows for the discussion of ecological processes comparatively, across environments. A general introduction is followed by discussion of various 'types' of aquatic ecosystems - open waters, coastal zones, benthos, and the aquatic ecosystem as a whole. This is followed by an important new chapter on aquatic ecosystems and global ecology. Later chapters consider the individuals and communities in aquatic ecosystems. A totally re-written and rejuvenated edition of an established student text. Synthesizes both marine and freshwater ecology. Covers both ecosystem ecology and population biology. In depth consideration of man's impact on the aquatic environment.