Biodiversity
Addresses a number of key questions surrounding this key concept, focusing on the definitions of biodiversity and what these mean when it comes to quantifying this term. Considers such questions as: Is biodiversity just the number of species in an area? Should biodiversity measures include interspecific genetic variance? Do some species contribute more than others to the biodiversity of an area? Are there useful indicators of areas where biodiversity is high?
Conceptual aspects of the quantification of the extent of biological diversity. Biodiversity at the molecular level: the domains, kingdoms and phyla of life. The quantification of plant dioversity through time. Phylogenetic pattern and the quantification of organismal biodiversity. Biodiversity at the molecular genetic level: experiences from disparate macroorganisms. Theoretical and practical aspects of the quantification of biodiversity among microorganisms. Selecting indicator taxa for the quantitative assessment of biodiversity. The quantification of biodiversity: an esoteric quest or a vital component of sustainable development. A comparison of the efficiency of higher taxa and species numbers in the assessment of the biodiversity in the neotropics. Estimating terrestrial biodiversity through extrapolation. Practical approaches to the estimation of the extent of biodiversity in speciose groups.
| Pm Supplier | Springer Verlag |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Chapman & Hall |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 0412752204 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9780412752209 |
| Pm Publication Date | 1995-11-30 |
| Pm Width | 156 |
| Pm Height | 9 |
| Pm Author | Hawksworth, DL |
| Pm Longness | 234 |
- Measurement and Estimation
- Key Info: 25 line illus
- Author: Hawksworth, DL
- Page Count: 144
- Publication Date: 1995-11-30
Biodiversity
- Measurement and Estimation
- Key Info: 25 line illus
- Author: Hawksworth, DL
- Page Count: 144
- Publication Date: 1995-11-30
