Walter's Vegetation of the earth : the ecological systems of the geo-biosphere / Siegmar-Walter Breckle ; translated from the 7th, completely revised and enlarged German edition by Gudrun and David Lawlor.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [485]-501) and index.
Contents:
Aims of Ecological Science -- Significance of Present-Day Ecology as a Philosophy -- Human Impact on Ecosystems -- Significance of Systematics and Taxonomy for Biology -- Importance of Scientific Documentation -- Importance of Excursions for Young Scientists -- Ecological Fundamentals -- Ecological Systems and Biology of Ecosystems -- Zonobiome of the Evergreen Tropical Rain Forest (Zonobiome of the Equatorial Humid Diurnal Climate) -- Zonobiome of Savannas and Deciduous Forests and Grasslands (Zonobiome of the Humido-arid Tropical Summer Rain Region) -- Zonobiome of Hot Deserts (Zonobiome of Subtropical Arid Climates) -- Zonobiome of Sclerophyllic Woodlands (Zonobiome of the Arido-Humid Winter Rain Region) -- Zonobiome of Laurel Forests (Zonobiome of the Warm-Temperate Humid Climate) -- Zonobiome of Deciduous Forests (Zonobiome of the Temperate Nemoral Climate) -- Zonobiome of Steppes and Cold Deserts (Zonobiome of the Arid-Temperature Climate) -- Zonobiome of the Taiga (Zonobiome of the Cold-Temperature Boreal Climate) -- Zonobiome of the Tundra (Zonobiome of the Arctic Climate) -- Phytomass and Primary Production of the Various Vegetational Zones and of the Entire Biosphere -- Conclusion from an Ecological Point of View -- Population Explosion in Developing Countries -- Excessive Technological Developments in Industrial Countries -- Sustainable Land Use -- Large Programs and Global Programs -- Testimonies.
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