Elements of Ecology 9th Edition: Ecology Textbook (eBook PDF)

Elements of Ecology, 9th edition Published: Pearson (July 13, 2021) 2015 Thomas M. Smith University of Virginia, Robert Leo Smith Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2014 Edition ‏ : ‎ 9th Language ‏ : ‎ English Print length ‏ : ‎ 704 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0321994744 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0321934185 Edition: 9TH 15 Publisher: PEARSON ISBN10: 0321934180 ISBN 13: 9780321934185 Elements of Ecology explains ecological processes clearly and concisely with an emphasis on the relevance of ecology to everyday life and the human impact on ecosystems. The textbook provides you with a variety of opportunities to learn, practice and develop quantitative and analytical skills. The 9th Edition offers current research examples and content updates are supported with over 200 redesigned, full-color illustrations, graphs and tables. New and expanded practice is provided in Interpreting Ecological Data figure questions, Quantifying Ecology boxes and Analyzing Ecological Data case studies. Table of Contents: The Nature of Ecology Climate The Aquatic Environment The Terrestrial Environment Adaptation and Natural Selection Plant Adaptations to the Environment Animal Adaptations to the Environment Properties of Populations Population Growth Life History Intraspecific Population Regulation Species Interactions, Population Dynamics, and Natural Selection Interspecific Competition Predation Parasitism and Mutualism Community Structure Factors Influencing the Structure of Communities Community Dynamics Landscape Dynamics Ecosystem Energetics Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling Biogeochemical Cycles Terrestrial Ecosystems Aquatic Ecosystems Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems Large-Scale Patterns of Biological Diversity Global Climate Change