| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 220 pages) : illustrations |
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1 Introduction -- I Single species -- 2 Density-Independent Population Growth -- 3 Population Genetics -- 4 Density-Dependent Population Growth -- 5 Evolution of Life Histories -- II Interacting Species -- 6 Interactions Between Species -- 7 Competition -- 8 Predator -- Prey Interactions -- 9 Host -- Parasitoid Interactions -- 10 Diseases and Pathogens -- Coda |
| Summary |
Population biology has been investigated quantitatively for many decades, resulting in a rich body of scientific literature. Ecologists often avoid this literature, put off by its apparently formidable mathematics. This textbook provides an introduction to the biology and ecology of populations by emphasizing the roles of simple mathematical models in explaining the growth and behavior of populations. The author only assumes acquaintance with elementary calculus, and provides tutorial explanations where needed to develop mathematical concepts. Examples, problems, extensive marginal notes and numerous graphs enhance the book's value to students in classes ranging from population biology and population ecology to mathematical biology and mathematical ecology. The book will also be useful as a supplement to introductory courses in ecology |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-215) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Subject |
Population biology -- Mathematical models
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Population biology -- Mathematical models
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Populationsbiologie
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Populatiedynamica.
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Wiskundige modellen.
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Populacao.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781475727319 |
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1475727313 |
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