Name: Trophic Cascades: Predators, Prey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nature (en Inglés)
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Author: Terborgh, John ; Estes, James A.
ISBN: 9781597264877

portada Trophic Cascades: Predators, Prey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nature (en Inglés)

Trophic Cascades: Predators, Prey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nature (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Island Press

Autor

Terborgh, John ; Estes, James A.

Año

2010

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

488

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

25.1x17.5x2.8 cm

Peso

0.82 kg.

ISBN

1597264873

ISBN13

9781597264877

Categorías

Ecología, la biosfera
Ciencia, ingeniería y tecnología medioambientales

Trophic Cascades: Predators, Prey, and the Changing Dynamics of Nature (en Inglés)

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Trophic cascades--the top-down regulation of ecosystems by predators--are an essential aspect of ecosystem function and well-being. Trophic cascades are often drastically disrupted by human interventions--for example, when wolves and cougars are removed, allowing deer and beaver to become destructive--yet have only recently begun to be considered in the development of conservation and management strategies. Trophic Cascades is the first comprehensive presentation of the science on this subject. It brings together some of the world's leading scientists and researchers to explain the importance of large animals in regulating ecosystems, and to relate that scientific knowledge to practical conservation. Chapters examine trophic cascades across the world's major biomes, including intertidal habitats, coastal oceans, lakes, nearshore ecosystems, open oceans, tropical forests, boreal and temperate ecosystems, low arctic scrubland, savannas, and islands. Additional chapters consider aboveground/belowground linkages, predation and ecosystem processes, consumer control by megafauna and fire, and alternative states in ecosystems. An introductory chapter offers a concise overview of trophic cascades, while concluding chapters consider theoretical perspectives and comparative issues. Trophic Cascades provides a scientific basis and justification for the idea that large predators and top-down forcing must be considered in conservation strategies, alongside factors such as habitat preservation and invasive species. It is a groundbreaking work for scientists and managers involved with biodiversity conservation and protection.