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Quaternary ecology, evolution and biogeography / Valentí Rull.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rull, Valentí, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ecology.
- Evolution.
- Biogeography.
- Electronic books.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxii, 256 pages) : illustrations (color)
- Place of Publication:
- London : Academic Press, [2020]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Quaternary Ecology, Evolution, and Biogeography offers an introduction to the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that have shaped our present biosphere under the influence of glacial-interglacial cycles. Written by an ecologist with paleoecological expertise, this book reviews the climactic changes that have occurred during the last 2.6 million years, along with the responses of organisms and ecosystems. It offers an understanding of the evolutionary origin of extant biodiversity, its biogeographical patterns, and the composition of modern ecological communities. In addition, it explores human evolution and the influence of our activities on the biosphere, especially in the last millennia.
- Contents:
- Climate: continuous variability and its impact on the Earth System
- Organisms: adaption, extinction, and biogeographical reorganizations
- Biodiversity: diversification or impoverishment?
- Communities: adjustments, innovations, and revolutions
- Humans: occupation and humanization of the planet
- The future: natural cycles and human interference.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Rull, Valentí. Quaternary ecology, evolution and biogeography.
- ISBN:
- 9780128204740
- 0128204745
- OCLC:
- 1143635009
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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