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.