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An Ecologist's Quest to Understand Nature
Inbunden, 2016
264 kr
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To newly minted biologist James Estes, the sea otters he was studying in the leafy kelp forests off the coast of Alaska appeared to have an unbalanced relationship with their greater environment. Gorging themselves on the sea urchins that grazed among the kelp, these small charismatic mammals …
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An Ecologist's Quest to Understand Nature
Häftad, 2020
221 kr
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"Many of the findings in the book . . . are classics of ecology. . . . A rare and delightful insight into timely science."—Jane Lubchenco, Nature"Estes's refreshing narrative deftly weaves rigorous science with personal reflection to create an absorbing and introspective read that is equal parts …
Whales, Whaling, and Ocean Ecosystems
Av Robert L. Brownell, Terrie M. Williams m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
1342 kr
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This unprecedented volume presents a sweeping picture of what we know about the natural history, biology, and ecology of whales in the broad context of the dynamics of ocean ecosystems. Innovative and comprehensive, the volume encompasses multiple points of view to consider the total ecological …
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An Ecologist''s Quest to Understand Nature
E-bok, 2016
364 kr
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"Many of the findings in the book . . . are classics of ecology. . . . A rare and delightful insight into timely science."—Jane Lubchenco, Nature "Estes's refreshing narrative deftly weaves rigorous science with personal reflection to create an absorbing and introspective read that is equal parts …
Trophic Cascades
Predators, Prey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nature
Av John Terborgh, James A. Estes m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
643 kr
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Trophic cascades—the top-down regulation of ecosystems by predators—are an essential aspect of ecosystem function and well-being. Trophic cascades are often drastically disrupted by human interventions—for example, when wolves and cougars are removed, allowing deer and beaver to become …
Community Ecology of Sea Otters
Av James A. Estes, Glenn R. VanBlaricom
E-bok, 2012
1459 kr
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The impetus for this volume comes from two sources. The first is scientific: by virtue of a preference for certain large benthic invertebrates as food, sea otters have interesting and significant effects on the structure and dynamics of nearshore communities in the North Pacific. The second is …
Community Ecology of Sea Otters
Av Glenn R. VanBlaricom, James A. Estes
Häftad, 2011
1098 kr
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The impetus for this volume comes from two sources. The first is scientific: by virtue of a preference for certain large benthic invertebrates as food, sea otters have interesting and significant effects on the structure and dynamics of nearshore communities in the North Pacific. The second is …
