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biology of caves and other subterranean habitats
Provides an accessible introduction to cave and subterranean biology and covers a range of biological processes including ecosystem function, evolution and adaptation, community ecology, biogeography, and conservation.
The subterranean domain -- Sources of energy in subterranean environments -- Survey of subterranean life -- Ecosystem function -- Biotic interactions and community structure -- Adaptations to subterranean life -- Colonization and speciation in subterranean environments -- Geography of subterranean biodiversity -- Some representative subterranean communities -- Conservation and protection of subterranean habitats.
Includes bibliographical references and index.