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Island Biogeography Ecology, evolution, and conservation José María Fernández-Palacios, Robert J. Whittaker
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Island biogeography: ecology, evolution, and conservation. If so, with diminished connectivity, the global ecosystem now exists as islands of nature within a sea of humanity, and it is urgent to protect large, relatively intact terrestrial ecosystems that remain, especially old-growth and primary forests. The extraordinarily rich arthropod communities of mountain ecosystems will be explored using the lenses of systematics, ecology, evolution, and behavior. JosГ© MarГa FernГЎndez-Palacios, Robert J. Topics to be covered include: the history and philosophy of conservation goals, the definition and measurement of biological diversity, island biogeography and conservation, communities and ecosystems, natural disturbance and patch dynamics, the special problems of islands, exotic species, and ecological restoration. Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, Inc. There are three general patterns shaping the structure of insular communities; 1) the number of species tend to increase with island area, 2) the number of species tend to decrease with island isolation, and 3) biological communities are constantly experiencing colonization Biologists with interests in the ecology, evolution and conservation of biodiversity in forest fragments have used these insights to try to determine if similar patterns hold in fragmented habitats. Island Biogeography Ecology, evolution, and conservation. When Jamie O'Rourke's wife leaves him alone for a week, it's up to Jamie to do the housework island biogeography ecology evolution and conservation questions. Places like Japan are “colonised” by seaborne species/cultural traditions. Theoretical Population Ecology and Evolution Group, This provided an empirically testable theory of biodiversity in island biogeography as well as mainland regions of different size. Island.Biogeography.Ecology.evolution.and.conservation.pdf. [Papers are registered in Ecology.Lib]. *Incorporates recent advances in the application of molecular research in ecology, behaviour, evolution, and population genetics *Includes a major new chapter on *New chapters reflect major developments in the use of genetics, and major advances in our understanding of social behaviour, community ecology, macroecology, biogeography, and conservation *Includes a new 8 page colour plate Pages. An extended metaphor from island biogeography may be useful here. These large, connected primary and old-growth forests maintain natural ecological and evolutionary patterns and processes while providing ecosystem services that make the planet habitable.