Islands : biological diversity and ecosystem function
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Islands : biological diversity and ecosystem function
（Ecological studies : analysis and synthesis, v. 115）
Springer-Verlag, c1995
- : us
- : gw
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University Library for Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo講座
5019566297,5019564706
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Oceanic islands represent a set of systems in which biological diversity varies as a consequence of remoteness or size, not environment; they are also generally simpler than continental ecosystems. Islands therefore provide an opportunity to determine the direct effects of biological diversity on ecosystem function. This volume addresses the following topics: components of biological diversity on islands and their patterns of variation; the modern threats to the maintenance of biological diversity on islands; the consequences of island biology and its modification by humanity regarding aspects of ecosystem function; the global implications of islands for conservation; and how islands can help one to understand the processes inducing changes throughout the world.
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