Autecology : organisms, interactions and environmental dynamics /

"This book spells out the theoretical structure, methodology and philosophy of the science of autecology. The autecological approach focuses on the interactions of individual organisms (and their species-specific adaptations) with the spatio-temporal dynamics of their environment as a basis for...

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Main Authors: Walter, G. H. (Gimme Hugh), 1954- (Author), Hengeveld, Rob (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2014]
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Summary:"This book spells out the theoretical structure, methodology and philosophy of the science of autecology. The autecological approach focuses on the interactions of individual organisms (and their species-specific adaptations) with the spatio-temporal dynamics of their environment as a basis for interpreting patterns of diversity and abundance in natural systems. This organism-based approach to ecological interpretation provides a strong alternative to more traditional approaches and relates mechanistically to the underlying disciplines of anatomy, physiology, and behavior. The book includes illustrations, specific examples, graphs, maps, and other diagrams"--
Physical Description:xv, 467 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781482214147 (hardback)
1482214148 (hardback)