The Ricklefs, Robert E. 1943- creator text bibliography nyu New York W.H. Freeman c2010 2010 6th ed. monographic eng

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xix, 620 pages. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm. This classic introductory text is best known for its vivid examples fromnatural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution, and quantitative approach. The Sixth Edition builds on the book’s hallmark features: its strong evolutionary focus, its breadth and diverse set of examples, its extensive coverage of behavioral ecology, and a thorough presentation of population ecology. Adaptations to the physical environment: Water and nutrients-- Adaptations to the physical environment: Light, energy and heat Variation in the environment: Climate, water and soil-- The biome concept in ecology-- Evolution and adaptation-- Life histories and evolutionary fitness-- Sex and evolution-- Famil, society and evolution-- The distribution and spatial structure of populations-- Population growth and regulation-- Temporal and spatial dynamics of populations-- Population genetics-- Species interactions-- Dynamics of consumer-resource interactions-- Competition-- Evolution of species interactions-- Community structure-- Ecological succession and community development-- Biodiversity-- History, Biogeography, and biodiversity-- Energy in the ecosystem-- Pathways of elements in ecosystems-- Nutrient regeneration in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems-- Landscape ecology-- Biodiversity, extinction, and conservation-- Economic development and global ecology. Robert E. Ricklefs. Includes bibliographical references and index. Ecology Textbooks Ecología Libros de texto Protección del medio ambiente QH 541 R539ec 2010 577 9780716786979 (pbk.) 0716786974 (pbk.) 2008932803 DLC 080709 20240425144125.0 15359763 spa