Applying Graph Theory in Ecological Research

Applying Graph Theory in Ecological Research

Author: Mark R.T. Dale

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-11-09

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 110708931X

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This book clearly describes the many applications of graph theory to ecological questions, providing instruction and encouragement to researchers.


Stream Ecology

Stream Ecology

Author: J. David Allan

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 9401107297

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Running waters are enormously diverse, ranging from torrential mountain brooks, to large lowland rivers, to great river systems whose basins occupy subcontinents. While this diversity makes river ecosystems seem overwhelmingly complex, a central theme of this volume is that the processes acting in running waters are general, although the settings are often unique. The past two decades have seen major advances in our knowledge of the ecology of streams and rivers. New paradigms have emerged, such as the river continuum and nutrient spiraling. Community ecologists have made impressive advances in documenting the occurrence of species interactions. The importance of physical processes in rivers has attracted increased attention, particularly the areas of hydrology and geomorphology, and the inter-relationships between physical and biological factors have become better understood. And as is true for every area of ecology during the closing years of the twentieth century it has become apparent that the study of streams and rivers cannot be carried out by excluding the role of human activities, nor can we ignore the urgency of the need for conservation. These developments are brought together in Stream Ecology: Structure and function of running waters, designed to serve as a text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and as a reference book for specialists in stream ecology and related fields.


How Species Interact

How Species Interact

Author: Roger Arditi

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2012-05-11

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0199913838

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This book argues that the "null model" for describing consumer-resource interactions in ecology must be changed. Evidence is drawn from experiments, from observations and from mathematical models.


Plant Invasions

Plant Invasions

Author: Anna Traveset

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2020-11-20

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1789242177

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There are many books on aspects of plant invasions, but none that focus on the key role of species interactions in mediating invasions. This book reviews exciting new findings and explores how new methods and tools are shedding new light on crucial processes in plant invasions. This book will be of interest to academics and students of ecology, researchers engaged in developing management solutions, scientific managers of natural ecosystems, and policy-makers.


Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics

Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics

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Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2014-08-12

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 0128014334

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The theme of this volume is to discuss Eco-evolutionary Dynamics. - Updates and informs the reader on the latest research findings - Written by leading experts in the field - Highlights areas for future investigation


Rates of Evolution

Rates of Evolution

Author: Philip D. Gingerich

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-05-09

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 1107167248

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An overview of evolutionary rates, analyzing data from laboratory, field and fossil record studies to extract their underlying generation-to-generation rates.


The Species-Area Relationship

The Species-Area Relationship

Author: Thomas J. Matthews

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-03-18

Total Pages: 503

ISBN-13: 1108477070

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Provides a comprehensive synthesis of a fundamental phenomenon, the species-area relationship, addressing theory, evidence and application.


Spatial Capture-Recapture

Spatial Capture-Recapture

Author: J. Andrew Royle

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2013-08-27

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 012407152X

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Spatial Capture-Recapture provides a comprehensive how-to manual with detailed examples of spatial capture-recapture models based on current technology and knowledge. Spatial Capture-Recapture provides you with an extensive step-by-step analysis of many data sets using different software implementations. The authors' approach is practical – it embraces Bayesian and classical inference strategies to give the reader different options to get the job done. In addition, Spatial Capture-Recapture provides data sets, sample code and computing scripts in an R package. - Comprehensive reference on revolutionary new methods in ecology makes this the first and only book on the topic - Every methodological element has a detailed worked example with a code template, allowing you to learn by example - Includes an R package that contains all computer code and data sets on companion website