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Author : John L. Harper
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Download or read book The Growth and Form of Modular Organisms written by John L. Harper and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Royal Society (Great Britain)
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Total Pages : 138 pages
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Download or read book Modular Organisms written by Royal Society (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John H. Andrews
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493968971
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)
Download or read book Comparative Ecology of Microorganisms and Macroorganisms written by John H. Andrews and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition textbook offers an expanded conceptual synthesis of microbial ecology with plant and animal ecology. Drawing on examples from the biology of microorganisms and macroorganisms, this textbook provides a much-needed interdisciplinary approach to ecology. The focus is the individual organism and comparisons are made along six axes: genetic variation, nutritional mode, size, growth, life cycle, and influence of the environment. When it was published in 1991, the first edition of Comparative Ecology of Microorganisms and Macroorganisms was unique in its attempt to clearly compare fundamental ecology across the gamut of size. The explosion of molecular biology and the application of its techniques to microbiology and organismal biology have particularly demonstrated the need for interdisciplinary understanding. This updated and expanded edition remains unique. It treats the same topics at greater depth and includes an exhaustive compilation of both the most recent relevant literature in microbial ecology and plant/animal ecology, as well as the early research papers that shaped the concepts and theories discussed. Among the completely updated topics in the book are phylogenetic systematics, search algorithms and optimal foraging theory, comparative metabolism, the origins of life and evolution of multicellularity, and the evolution of life cycles. From Reviews of the First Edition: "John Andrews has succeeded admirably in building a bridge that is accessible to all ecologists." -Ecology "I recommend this book to all ecologists. It is a thoughtful attempt to integrate ideas from, and develop common themes for, two fields of ecology that should not have become fragmented." -American Scientist "Such a synthesis is long past due, and it is shameful that ecologists (both big and little) have been so parochial." -The Quarterly Review of Biology
Author : Jaap A. Kaandorp
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642579221
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)
Download or read book Fractal Modelling written by Jaap A. Kaandorp and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, methods from fractal geometry are applied to model growth forms, taking as a case study a type of growth process which can be found among various taxonomic classes such as sponges and corals. These models can be used, for example, to understand the amazing variety of forms to be found in a coral reef and to simulate their growth with 2D and 3D geometrical objects. Models which mimic the growth of forms and the environmental influence on the growth process are also useful for ecologists, as a combination of simulation models together with the actual growth forms can be used to detect the effects of slow changes in the environment.
Author : Josef F. Stuefer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401713456
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of Clonal Plants written by Josef F. Stuefer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spontaneous self-cloning or clonality is a widespread phenomenon in the plant kingdom, and has a wide array of ecological and evolutionary implications. This volume is the outcome of an international workshop on clonal plant biology aimed at illustrating current progress and recent developments in the scientific study of clonality in plants. The first section of this book includes a collection of original research articles which demonstrate the wide variety of approaches and scientific challenges linked to clonality in plants. The topics covered in this section include ecological and evolutionary implications of sexual versus asexual propagation, including life-history evolution and sex-ratio dynamics, the importance of internal resource transport and remobilization of storage products for the invasiveness and competitiveness of clonal plants, a survey of clonal growth forms in grassland communities, and studies on the interactions between clonal plants and animals and fungi. The approaches used range from experimental studies on a broad variety of systems to mathematical modeling of clonal growth and its consequences. The second part features discussion and review papers on a diverse array of subjects, ranging from developmental considerations of clonality, principles of selection and evolution in clonal plants, a survey of clonality in algae, to potential implications of clonality for plant mating, and beyond. This part of the volume aims at presenting novel ideas and hypotheses, and at summarizing existing knowledge in previously under-researched areas, thereby providing directions for future research initiatives. This book captures ongoing cutting-edge research in the field of clonal plant ecology and evolution. It is directed to anyone from the undergraduate to specialist level who is interested in the biology of the intriguing phenomenon of asexual propagation in plants.
Author : George M. Briggs
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ISBN 13 : 9781942341826
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Author : Jaun-Manuel Garcia-Ruiz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461528526
Total Pages : 417 pages
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Download or read book Growth Patterns in Physical Sciences and Biology written by Jaun-Manuel Garcia-Ruiz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past decade interest in the formation of complex disorderly patterns far from equilibrium has grown rapidly. This interest has been stim ulated by the development of new approaches (based primarily on fractal geometry) to the quantitative description of complex structures, increased understanding of non-linear phenomena and the introduction of a variety of models (such as the diffusion-limited aggregation model) that provide paradigms for non-equilibrium growth phenomena. Advances in computer technology have played a crucial role in both the experimental and theoret ical aspects of this enterprise. Substantial progress has been made towards the development of comprehensive understanding of non-equilibrium growth phenomena but most of our current understanding is based on simple com puter models. Pattern formation processes are important in almost all areas of science and technology, and, clearly, pattern growth pervades biology. Very often remarkably similar patterns are found in quite diverse systems. In some case (dielectric breakdown, electrodeposition, fluid-fluid displacement in porous media, dissolution patterns and random dendritic growth for example) the underlying causes of this similarity is quite well understood. In other cases (vascular trees, nerve cells and river networks for example) we do not yet know if a fundamental relationship exists between the mechanisms leading the formation of these structures.
Author : Jan Pavelka
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3540478493
Total Pages : 510 pages
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Download or read book SOFSEM'99: Theory and Practice of Informatics written by Jan Pavelka and published by Springer. This book was released on 2003-07-31 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year the SOFSEM conference is coming back to Milovy in Moravia to th be held for the 26 time. Although born as a local Czechoslovak event 25 years ago SOFSEM did not miss the opportunity oe red in 1989 by the newly found freedom in our part of Europe and has evolved into a full-?edged international conference. For all the changes, however, it has kept its generalist and mul- disciplinarycharacter.Thetracksofinvitedtalks,rangingfromTrendsinTheory to Software and Information Engineering, attest to this. Apart from the topics mentioned above, SOFSEM’99 oer s invited talks exploring core technologies, talks tracing the path from data to knowledge, and those describing a wide variety of applications. TherichcollectionofinvitedtalkspresentsonetraditionalfacetofSOFSEM: that of a winter school, in which IT researchers and professionals get an opp- tunity to see more of the large pasture of today’s computing than just their favourite grazing corner. To facilitate this purpose the prominent researchers delivering invited talks usually start with a broad overview of the state of the art in a wider area and then gradually focus on their particular subject.
Author : Ashraf M.T. Elewa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662088657
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Morphometrics written by Ashraf M.T. Elewa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a thorough and up-to-date treatment of the use of morphometric procedures in a wide variety of contexts. As one of the most dynamic and popular fields on the contemporary biological scene, morphometrics is gaining notice among researchers and students as a necessary complement to molecular studies in the understanding and maintenance of biodiversity. This is the first reference to meet that growing need.
Author : Brian R. Rosen
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ISBN 13 : 9780521350747
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Growth and Form of Modular Organisms written by Brian R. Rosen and published by . This book was released on 1988-02-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jaap A. Kaandorp
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662043394
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)
Download or read book The Algorithmic Beauty of Seaweeds, Sponges and Corals written by Jaap A. Kaandorp and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions by E.Abraham, D.Barnes, R.Carpenter, L.Collado, P.Dodds, S.Dudgeon, D.Garbary, S.Gatti, B.Helmuth, M.R.Koehl, H.Lasker, R.Merks., W.Müller, S.Muko, B. Rinkevich, J.Sanchez, P.Sloot, M.Vermeij
Author : R.S. Ambasht
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461502233
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)
Download or read book Modern Trends in Applied Terrestrial Ecology written by R.S. Ambasht and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecology and economics have Greek roots in oikos for "household", logos for "study", and nomics for "management". Thus, ecology and economics should have complemented one another for a proper growth and development without destruction, but, unfortunately, rapid industrialization, lure for fast financial gains, and commercialization activities have led to a widespread surge in pollution load, environmental degradation, habitat destruction, rapid loss ofbiodiversity, sudden rise in rate ofextinction ofmany wildlife and wild relatives of domesticated animals and cultivated cereals and other plants, global climate changes creating global rise in temperature, and CO levels and increased ultraviolet B at ground 2 level. Although these threats to human health have led us to look to ecology for their solutions and guidance for sustainable development without destruction, the industrial and technology houses are looking for alternative methods of development and resource use methods. The two global conferences of the United Nations in 1972 and 1992, and international programs of Man and the Biosphere (MAB), International Biological Program (IBP), International Geosphere, Biosphere program (lGBP), and World Conser vation Union (IUCN), of different commissions, United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) efforts, Ramsar Conventions (for wetlands), and World Wide fund for Nature (WWF) (for nature in general and wildlife in particular) have focused attention of ecologists, naturalists, governments and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) toward better conservation.
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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080567096
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Advances in Ecological Research written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1994-03-10 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concerns about the increasing greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and the resulting global effects have received high visibility in the general media as well as scientific journals. These concerns have been translatedinto several projects from the international scientific community-projects aimed to better understand the processes of climate and how these changes impact the ecosystem.The lively selection of articles in this issue of Advances in Ecological Research cover a wide spectrum of ecology and provide something of interest to all ecologists. Topics include temperature and organism size, carbon allocation in trees, and the role of morphological plasticity in resource acquisition.
Author : Dr. Vardan Singh Rawat
Publisher : Sankalp Publication
ISBN 13 : 9395016914
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Forest Ecology And Sustainable Development written by Dr. Vardan Singh Rawat and published by Sankalp Publication. This book was released on with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: : The last 50 years have witnessed a vast expansion of both interest and knowledge in ecology. There has been a widening public awareness of the importance of ecological interactions, with particular focus on issues such as global warming, climate change, extinction of species owing to habitat destruction and sustainable development. In parallel, a wide suite of advances in ecological understanding have been fuelled by progress in a number of other field’s notably genetic engineering and molecular biology. This great expansion in understanding has lead to a problem for the student of the subject, as leading textbooks have grown in size and complexity to accommodate new theories and new data. The present book intended to fulfill the long felt need of the students of graduate and post graduate of all Indian universities. The syllabi of all the universities have been kept in view during the preparation of this text. The language of the book is simple and lucid. Attempt has been made to arrange the subject matter in a systematic and well knit style.
Author : SS Dara | DD Mishra
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
ISBN 13 : 8121908833
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (219 download)
Download or read book A Textbook of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control written by SS Dara | DD Mishra and published by S. Chand Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Progress and Prosperity of any country mainly depend upon the quality of its human resource,which in turn,depends upon the quality of its educational system.Higher and technical education,being at the apex of the pyramid of education,play a major role in the overall development of any country.One of the major drawbacks of the higher and technical education in our country,is the palpable gap between the world of learning and the world of work.
Author : David Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108807844
Total Pages : 611 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)
Download or read book 21st Century Guidebook to Fungi written by David Moore and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious world of fungi is once again unearthed in this expansive second edition. This textbook provides readers with an all-embracing view of the kingdom fungi, ranging in scope from ecology and evolution, diversity and taxonomy, cell biology and biochemistry, to genetics and genomics, biotechnology and bioinformatics. Adopting a unique systems biology approach - and using explanatory figures and colour illustrations - the authors emphasise the diverse interactions between fungi and other organisms. They outline how recent advances in molecular techniques and computational biology have fundamentally changed our understanding of fungal biology, and have updated chapters and references throughout the book in light of this. This is a fascinating and accessible guide, which will appeal to a broad readership - from aspiring mycologists at undergraduate and graduate level to those studying related disciplines. Online resources are hosted on a complementary website.
Author : Mary T. Kalin Arroyo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146122490X
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Ecology and Biogeography of Mediterranean Ecosystems in Chile, California, and Australia written by Mary T. Kalin Arroyo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mediterranean-type ecosystems have provided ecologists with some of the most scientifically-rewarding opportunities to formulate and evaluate hypotheses about large and small-scale ecological phenomena. Comparison of mediterranean-type climate ecosystems in different parts of the world has not only permitted a strong test for ecological convergence, but also critical understanding of key ecophysiological and population processes.
