Microorganisms, the catalysts of all biogeochemical cycles on Earth, are the origin and essence of life-an invisible yet powerful force sustaining all living organisms.
This book is the first volume of a compendium of the global distribution some 3500 aquatic macrophyte species occurring in inland freshwater and brackish waterbodies worldwide, highlighting aspects of their ecology including endemism, world rarity, ecozone/ macroregional occurrence, ploidy state, species age, uses, and endangered status.
This is the second of three Books that together provide an integrated picture of the Aegean Sea, presenting the natural components of the system (Book I and Book II) as well as the human presence in the extended area (Book III).
This book is the first to allow you to experience the details of the ultra-fast lives of dragonflies, these large, beautiful flying insects, through an abundance of unique snapshots and image sequences.
In recent years, pollination has become a very important research trend, and wild bees in particular play a key role in the dynamics of plant pollination.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the ways in which research and perspectives from the social sciences and humanities can be combined for a more effective understanding of climate change and its impacts.
This is the second of three Books that together provide an integrated picture of the Aegean Sea, presenting the natural components of the system (Book I and Book II) as well as the human presence in the extended area (Book III).
The fundamental ecological, cultural and economic roles of insects give them central importance in functioning of terrestrial and inland water ecosystems worldwide.
In recent years, pollination has become a very important research trend, and wild bees in particular play a key role in the dynamics of plant pollination.
The book "e;Field Manual on Alien Flora of Kashmir Himalaya: Casual, Naturalised and Invasive Plants"e; has been prepared with two main goals in mind: (i) to promote awareness on the threats of invasive alien plants to biodiversity, ecology and environment, and (ii) to encourage research on, and management of, the alien plants.
Quoting contemporary accounts from hunters, missionaries and traders from the early nineteenth century onwards, this book illustrates the ecology of the country as it was emphasizing its rich large mammal fauna, its decline from increasing aridity of the country, it destruction by hunters, by disease, and most importantly, destruction of its vast herds, notably of wildebeest, due to the developing beef export economy and the erection of veterinary cordon fences depriving the large game of migration routes in times of drought.
This book covers whole Europe within its geographical limits, providing not only an overview about biogeography and recent taxonomic status of Charophyte species but also in-depth information about recent knowledge about ecology, ontogenesis, morphology, palaeontology and systematics of this group of algae.
The edited book highlights comprehensive studies on plant diversity dynamics, ecosystem processes, and best conservation practices from the interdisciplinary perspectives such as the botanists, ecologists, conservation biologists, geneticists, cell biologists, molecular biotechnologists, and social scientists.
This book presents a comprehensive coverage of the various types of floods, what causes them in different terrains, and the anthropogenic, geographical, hydro-geological, and geomorphological aspects of flood-prone areas.
This book highlights various issues related to biodiversity conservation and land degradation, and the global challenges faced in achieving land degradation neutrality.
Plastics derived from renewable sources, such as biomass or animal-based materials, offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.
This book is a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to addressing pressing global challenges through the lens of sustainability looking into four critical areas-biomedical marvels, waste polymers, corrosion inhibition, and nanotechnology.
This book is a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to addressing pressing global challenges through the lens of sustainability looking into four critical areas-biomedical marvels, waste polymers, corrosion inhibition, and nanotechnology.
The must-have field-guide for discovering the natural beauty of southern Indiana A Guide to Natural Areas of Southern Indiana is the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guidebook for nature lovers who want to explore the wild and natural areas of southern Indiana by trail, water, or road.
The must-have field-guide for discovering the natural beauty of southern Indiana A Guide to Natural Areas of Southern Indiana is the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guidebook for nature lovers who want to explore the wild and natural areas of southern Indiana by trail, water, or road.
At 37 trillion individuals per year, wild-caught shrimp and prawns appear to be the single most numerous group of animals directly killed for human food consumption on the planet.
This book describes a fauna of global conservation concern and provides a framework for researchers to begin to test hypotheses regarding the evolution of freshwater mussels in Central America.
Los artículos de este libro son aportes de una Red de Investigadores que se conformó en el marco del Proyecto PASO-Ambiental (Elementos que motivan la participación social en proyectos con impacto ambiental en el cantón Cuenca), quienes estuvieron atentos a los hallazgos, debates, aportes teóricos y prácticos de la reflexión de proceso de investigación.
Global Wild Edibles of Deserts: Food Security and Sustainability provides coverage of topics in food and health in desert rangelands, using an interdisciplinary approach that considers health not only in a functional and human sense, but also in terms of external factors including aridity.
This textbook for advanced graduate and postgraduate veterinary students introduces animal behaviour, offering insights into its origins, cognitive aspects, communication, environmental influences, biological mechanisms, complex behaviours, adaptive strategies, and practical applications.
