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Human activities are causing species extinctions at a rate and magnitude rivaling those of past geologic extinction events. Exploring mediterranean-type ecosystems - the Mediterranean Basin, California, Chile, Australia, and South Africa - this volume addresses the question whether biological diversity plays a significant role in the functioning of natural ecosystems, and to what extent that diversity can be reduced without causing system malfunction. Comparative studies in ecosystems that are similar in certain respects, but differ in others, offer considerable scope for gaining new insights into the links between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.

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Author:   George W. Davis ,  D.M. Richardson (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Volume:   v. 109
Weight:   0.700kg
ISBN:  

9783540578093

ISBN 10:   3540578099
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   28 December 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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""This book has earned a place in the ecology section of any college library. Personally, I don't think I need to read any more books on biodiversity"" Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club'

This book has earned a place in the ecology section of any college library. Personally, I don't think I need to read any more books on biodiversity Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club'

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