{"product_id":"tropical-ecology","title":"Tropical Ecology","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive introduction to tropical ecology  This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the worlds tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species  what factors may contribute to high species richness  how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology  and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. It covers tropical montane ecology  riverine ecosystems  savanna  dry forestand more.  Tropical Ecology begins with a historical overview followed by a sweeping discussion of biogeography and evolution  and then introduces students to the unique and complex structure of tropical rain forests. Other topics include the processes that influence everything from species richness to rates of photosynthesis: how global climate change may affect rain forest characteristics and function; how fragmentation of ecosystems affects species richness and ecological processes; human ecology in the tropics; biodiversity; and conservation of tropical ecosystems and species.  Drawing on real-world examples taken from actual research  Tropical Ecology is the best textbook on the subject for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Offers the first comprehensive introduction to tropical ecology Describes all the major kinds of tropical terrestrial ecosystems Explains species diversity  evolutionary processes  and coevolutionary interactions Features numerous color illustrations and examples from actual research Covers global warming  deforestation  reforestation  fragmentation  and conservation The essential textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students Suitable for courses with a field component Leading universities that have adopted this book include: Biola University Bucknell University California State University  Fullerton Colorado State University - Fort Collins Francis Marion University Michigan State University Middlebury College Northern Kentucky University Ohio Wesleyan University St. Marys College of Maryland Syracuse University Tulane University University of California  Santa Cruz University of Central Florida University of Cincinnati University of Florida University of Missouri University of New Mexico University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of the West Indies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945771724853,"sku":"ByrdShop_0691115133","price":150.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780691115139.jpg?v=1769910113","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/tropical-ecology","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}