Given the importance of knowledge of species distribution for conservation and climate
change management, continuous and progressive evaluation of the statistical models …

1 Ecotoxicology is concerned ultimately with the effects of pollutants on populations not
individuals. Sub-lethal effects, and changes to the environment, can have a greater impact …

Although diversity is one of the central themes of ecology there is considerable
disagreement ab out how it should be measured. I first encountered this problem 10 ycars …

Why do species live where they live? What determines the abundance and diversity of
species in a given area? What role do species play in the functioning of entire ecosystems …

Neglect of ecological knowledge is a limiting factor in the use of statistical modelling to
predict species distribution. Three components are needed for statistical modelling, an …

A modification of the graphical Costello method is proposed for the analysis of stomach
contents data. The new method allows prey importance, feeding strategy and the interand …

This concise, readable introduction to limnology (the science of investigating the structure
and function of inland waters), places the subject in the context of modern ecology. Unlike …

The niche concept is a central organizing aspect of modern ecology. Although its history has
often been reviewed, the structure of the concept and its connection to advances in …

A concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of standing waters (lakes and
ponds). As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book is on …

Competition is one of the most important factors controlling the distribution and abundance
of living creatures. Sperm cells racing up reproductive tracts, beetle larvae battling inside …