Ecosystems [

This introduction examines the development of the ecosystem concept, explains how ecosystems function and analyses the complex interactions between life and its physical environment.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dickinson, Gordon (Author), Murphy, K. J. [ (Kevin J.)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge , 2007
Edition:2nd ed
Series:Routledge introductions to environment series
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