In many ecosystems dung beetles play a crucial role--both ecologically and economically--in the decomposition of large herbivore dung. Their activities provide scientists with an excellent opportunity
In many ecosystems dung beetles play a crucial role--both ecologically and economically--in the decomposition of large herbivore dung. Their activities provide scientists with an excellent opportunity
From a small island in the Baltic Sea to the large tropical islands of Borneo and Madagascar,Messages from Islands is a global tour of these natural, water-bound laboratories. In this career-spanning
From a small island in the Baltic Sea to the large tropical islands of Borneo and Madagascar,Messages from Islands is a global tour of these natural, water-bound laboratories. In this career-spanning
Integrating the work of long-term research projects conducted by groups headed by Erlich (population studies, Stanford U., US) and Hanski (ecology, U. of Helsinki, Finland), this volume provides an ov
This collection of specially commissioned articles looks at fragmented habitats, bringing together recent theoretical advances and empirical studies applying the metapopulation approach. Several chapt
