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Linking Amazon Forest Dynamics with Mammalian Diversity

Linking Amazon Forest Dynamics with Mammalian Diversity

Paperback

BiologyEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 3639075137
ISBN13: 9783639075137
Publisher: Blues Kids Of Amer
Published: Sep 3 2008
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Natural disturbances such as treefalls are a major component of tropical forest dynamics. These omnipresent treefall gaps are crucial for forest regeneration and promote plant diversity. However the effects of treefalls on mammals are not well understood. This book provides novel insights into the population dynamics, community structure, and species richness of terrestrial and arboreal small mammals in treefall gaps and undisturbed forests within the Amazonas. The discovery of a reciprocal source-sink dynamics and the underlying mechanisms of higher mammalian species diversity in gaps contributes to a better understanding of the role of natural disturbances. This book will be especial useful for biology students and professionals interested in tropical ecology and new strategies for conservation and forest management.

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