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This classic introductory text offers a balanced survey of ecology. It is best known for its vivid examples from natural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution and quantitative approach. Due to popular demand, thisFifth Edition Data Analysis Updatebrings twelve new data analysis modules that introduce students to ecological data and quantitative methods used by ecologists.

Ecology: The Study of Nature - PART I: LIFE AND THE PHSYICALENVIRONMENT - The Physical Environment - Adaptation to Aquatic andTerrestrial Environments - Variations in the Physical Environment -Biological Communities: The Biome Concept - PART II: ECOSYSTEMS - Energyin the Ecosystem - Pathways of Elements in the Ecosystem - NutrientRegeneration in Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems - PART III: ORGANISMS- Adaptations to Life in Varying Environments - Life Histories andEvolutionary Fitness - Sex and Evolution - Society, Family and Evolution- PART IV: POPULATIONS - Population Structures - Population Growth andRegulation - Temporal and Spatial Dynamics of Populations - PopulationGenetics and Evolution - PART V: SPECIES INTERACTIONS - RelationshipsAmong Species - Competition - Predation - Evolution Responses andCoevolution - PART VI: COMMUNITIES - Community Structure - CommunityDevelopment - Biodiversity - History and Biogeography - PARTVII:ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - Extinction and Conservation - Development andGlobal Ecology - Appendix A: International System of Units - Appendix B:Conversion actors - Glossary -

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The Economy of Nature: Data Analysis Update

The Economy of Nature: Data Analysis Update

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