The ecological planet : an introduction to Earth's ecosystems
Résumé: Wheaton College professor John Kricher presents an absorbing analysis of the diverse ecosystems that exist on Planet Earth. He provides a factual study of the many fragile and threatened portions of our biosphere while describing the interaction between each system and the effect of man's presence in these ecosystems. Professor Kricher also explains the amazing variety of flora and fauna that inhabit the individual ecosystems and addresses current ecological issues facing mankind.
Contents:
- Ecology and the big picture
- Earth and the Goldilocks effect
- Distribution of global ecosystems
- Climate and ecology
- Biogeography and evolution
- Polar ecosystems and tundra
- Boreal forest
- Temperate deciduous forest
- Grassland and savannah
- Desert
- Tropical rain forest
- Marine ecosystems
- Unique coastal ecosystems
- current issues in global ecology.
Original Publisher: Prince Frederick, MD
, [Prince Frederick, Md.]
, Recorded Books
, [Distributed by] OneClick Digital
Language(s): English
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Abstract
Wheaton College professor John Kricher presents an absorbing analysis of the diverse ecosystems that exist on Planet Earth. He provides a factual study of the many fragile and threatened portions of our biosphere while describing the interaction between each system and the effect of man's presence in these ecosystems. Professor Kricher also explains the amazing variety of flora and fauna that inhabit the individual ecosystems and addresses current ecological issues facing mankind.
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[Distributed by] OneClick Digital
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