The Structure and Dynamics of Geographic Ranges (Paperback)

Kevin J. Gaston

ISBN 10: 0198526415 / ISBN 13: 9780198526414

Verlag: Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2003

Beschreibung

Paperback. No species occurs everywhere. Indeed, the majority are absent from most places, and where they do occur they are usually quite rare. This text discusses the structure of these distributions - the structure of the geographic ranges of species - particularly the factors that determine the limits to a species' geographic range, how the sizes of those ranges vary, and patterns in that variation. Also considered are the distribution of individuals amongst those sites where a species does occur and what determines that distribution, and some of the practical implications of all these. Both in a pure and applied context, ecologists need a broader perspective on their subject matter than has historically prevailed. Discusses the structure of the geographic ranges of species. This book is concerned with the factors that determine the limits to a species' geographic range, how the sizes of those ranges vary, and patterns in that variation. It also considers the distribution of individuals amongst those sites where a species does occur. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780198526414

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Titel: The Structure and Dynamics of Geographic ...

Verlag: Oxford University Press, Oxford

Erscheinungsdatum: 2003

Einband: Paperback

Zustand: new

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No species occurs everywhere. Indeed, the majority are absent from most places, and where they do occur they are usually quite rare. Gaston discusses the structure of these distributions - the structure of the geographic ranges of species. Gaston is particularly concerned with the factors that determine the limits to a species' geographic range, how the sizes of those ranges vary, and patterns in that variation. Also considered are the distribution of individuals amongst those sites where a species does occur and what determines that distribution, and some of the practical implications of all these. Both in a pure and applied context, ecologists need a broader perspective on their subject matter than has historically prevailed. This book provides one such perspective. A must have book for any researchers and graduate students studying macroecology, biogeography and conservation biology.

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Kevin J Gaston
Professor of Biodiversity and Conservation, University of Sheffield, UK
British, born Pembury 05/11/64