Author : Gimme H. Walter
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482214156
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)
Book Synopsis Autecology by : Gimme H. Walter
Download or read book Autecology written by Gimme H. Walter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book spells out the theoretical structure, methodology and philosophy of the science of autecology. The autecological approach focuses on the interactions of individual organisms (and their species-specific adaptations) with the spatio-temporal dynamics of their environment as a basis for interpreting patterns of diversity and abundance in natural systems. This organism-based approach to ecological interpretation provides a strong alternative to more traditional approaches and relates mechanistically to the underlying disciplines of anatomy, physiology, and behavior. The book includes illustrations, specific examples, graphs, maps, and other diagrams.