Dictionary of Ecology 4th Revised edition

Accessible and authoritative, this dictionary covers all aspects of ecology, from plant and animal physiology and environmental conservation to geomorphology and oceanography. Fully revised and updated, it is essential for students of ecology and related disciplines, as well as professionals working within the field.Oxford Paperback ReferenceThe World's Most Trusted Reference BooksOver 6,000 copies-many of them new-including in-depth coverage of topics such as evolution, population, and community ecologyClear and helpful illustrations throughoutMore than 100 entry-level web links, as well as a web-linked appendix of related organizations'a fine compendium of unquestionable use...Make sure you have an Allaby handy' NatureRecommended web links for many entries updated via the Dictionary of Ecology companion website: www.oup.com/uk/reference/resources/ecology
The updated fourth edition of the Dictionary of Ecology is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of ecology available. Written in a clear, accessible style, it contains more than 6,000 entries on all aspects of ecology and related environmental scientific disciplines such as biogeography, genetics, soil science, geomorphology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. The information covered in the dictionary is wide-ranging and includes plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, pollution, conservation, habitat management, population, evolution, environmental pollution, climatology and meteorology. It also features many line drawings and useful appendices including estimations of population parameters, the geologic time-scale, SI units, and--new to this edition--a web-linked appendix of relevant organizations including both governmental agencies and conservation societies. Fully revised, updated, and expanded, with over 100 new entries, this fourth edition also contains new web links for dozens of entries--which are accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Ecology companion website. The dictionary will be invaluable to students and professionals interested in ecology, biology, conservation, and the environmental sciences as well as general readers with an interest in the natural world.