General Ecology

by Krohne,David T.

• ISBN13: 9780534375287
• ISBN10: 0534375286
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-24
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

The first edition of Krohne's GENERAL ECOLOGY is known and respected as one of the best texts available for mathematical modeling in the general ecology course. Accessible and well-balanced in its treatment of populations, communities, and ecosystems, the book has exceptionally strong coverage of evolutionary ecology. The second edition maintains its focus on making the subject accessible to undergraduate students without trivializing the concepts, and has been thoroughly checked for accuracy. With a completely new design to enhance its visual appeal, the art has been elevated to the same high standard as the text.

Table of Contents

PART I Introduction	2	(76)
The Science of Ecology	5	(12)
Adaptation and Evolution	17	(28)
Abiotic Factors and Limits	45	(31)
PART II Population Ecology	76	(140)
Demography and Population Growth	79	(30)
Population Regulation	109	(34)
Intraspecific Variation	143	(24)
Life History Strategies	167	(24)
Behavioral Ecology	191	(25)
PART III Community Ecology	216	(138)
Competition	219	(24)
Predation	243	(28)
Community Structure	271	(24)
Species Diversity	295	(28)
Succession	323	(31)
PART IV Ecosystems	354	(95)
Energy Flow and Trophic Structure	357	(24)
Biogeochemical and Nutrient Cycles	381	(22)
Patterns of Terrestrial Vegetation	403	(24)
Freshwater and Marine Systems	427	(18)
Epilogue	445	(4)
Glossary	449	(10)
Literature Cited	459	(26)
Credits	485	(5)
Subject Index	490	(17)
Species Index	507