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Handbook of trait-based ecology: from theory to R tools / Francesco de Bello (2021)

Public ISBD Titre : Handbook of trait-based ecology: from theory to R tools Type de document : livre Auteurs : Francesco de Bello, Auteur ; Carlos P. Carmona, Auteur ; André T. C. Dias, Auteur ; Lars Götzenberger, Auteur ; Marco Moretti, Auteur ; Matty P. Berg, Auteur Mention d'édition : 1st ed. Editeur : Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press Année de publication : 2021 Importance : 295 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-1-108-46075-0 Note générale : DOI:10.1017/9781108628426 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ecology  Ecophysiology  Phylogenetics  Biodiversity  Theory  Statistical methods  R (Computer program language) Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : Functional ecology is the branch of ecology that focuses on various functions that species play in the community or ecosystem in which they occur. This accessible guide offers the main concepts and tools in trait-based ecology, and their tricks, covering different trophic levels and organism types. It is designed for students, researchers and practitioners who wish to get a handy synthesis of existing concepts, tools and trends in trait-based ecology, and wish to apply it to their own field of interest. Where relevant, exercises specifically designed to be run in R are included, along with accompanying on-line resources including solutions for exercises and R functions, and updates reflecting current developments in this fast-changing field. Based on more than a decade of teaching experience, the authors developed and improved the way theoretical aspects and analytical tools of trait-based ecology are introduced and explained to readers. Handbook of trait-based ecology: from theory to R tools [livre] / Francesco de Bello, Auteur ; Carlos P. Carmona, Auteur ; André T. C. Dias, Auteur ; Lars Götzenberger, Auteur ; Marco Moretti, Auteur ; Matty P. Berg, Auteur  . -  1st ed. . - Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2021 . - 295 p. ISBN : 978-1-108-46075-0 DOI:10.1017/9781108628426 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ecology  Ecophysiology  Phylogenetics  Biodiversity  Theory  Statistical methods  R (Computer program language) Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : Functional ecology is the branch of ecology that focuses on various functions that species play in the community or ecosystem in which they occur. This accessible guide offers the main concepts and tools in trait-based ecology, and their tricks, covering different trophic levels and organism types. It is designed for students, researchers and practitioners who wish to get a handy synthesis of existing concepts, tools and trends in trait-based ecology, and wish to apply it to their own field of interest. Where relevant, exercises specifically designed to be run in R are included, along with accompanying on-line resources including solutions for exercises and R functions, and updates reflecting current developments in this fast-changing field. Based on more than a decade of teaching experience, the authors developed and improved the way theoretical aspects and analytical tools of trait-based ecology are introduced and explained to readers.

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Sampling theory: for the ecological and natural resource sciences / David G. Hankin (2019)  

Public ISBD Titre : Sampling theory: for the ecological and natural resource sciences Type de document : livre Auteurs : David G. Hankin, Auteur ; Michael S. Mohr, Auteur ; Ken B. Newman, Auteur Mention d'édition : 1st ed. Editeur : New York : Oxford University Press, NY Année de publication : 2019 Importance : 343 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-19-881580-8 Note générale : DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198815792.001.0001 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sampling  Theory  Statistical methods  R (Computer program language)  Natural resources  Resource conservation Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : We present a rigorous but understandable introduction to the field of sampling theory for ecologists and natural resource scientists. Sampling theory concerns itself with development of procedures for random selection of a subset of units, a sample, from a larger finite population, and with how to best use sample data to make scientifically and statistically sound inferences about the population as a whole. The inferences fall into two broad categories: (a) estimation of simple descriptive population parameters, such as means, totals, or proportions, for variables of interest, and (b) estimation of uncertainty associated with estimated parameter values. Although the targets of estimation are few and simple, estimates of means, totals, or proportions see important and often controversial uses in management of natural resources and in fundamental ecological research, but few ecologists or natural resource scientists have formal training in sampling theory. We emphasize the classical design-based approach to sampling in which variable values associated with units are regarded as fixed and uncertainty of estimation arises via various randomization strategies that may be used to select samples. In addition to covering standard topics such as simple random, systematic, cluster, unequal probability (stressing the generality of Horvitz–Thompson estimation), multi-stage, and multi-phase sampling, we also consider adaptive sampling, spatially balanced sampling, and sampling through time, three areas of special importance for ecologists and natural resource scientists. The text is directed to undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and practicing professionals. Problems emphasize application of the theory and R programming in ecological and natural resource settings. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198815792.001.0001 Sampling theory: for the ecological and natural resource sciences [livre] / David G. Hankin, Auteur ; Michael S. Mohr, Auteur ; Ken B. Newman, Auteur  . -  1st ed. . - New York : Oxford University Press, NY, 2019 . - 343 p. ISBN : 978-0-19-881580-8 DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198815792.001.0001 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sampling  Theory  Statistical methods  R (Computer program language)  Natural resources  Resource conservation Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : We present a rigorous but understandable introduction to the field of sampling theory for ecologists and natural resource scientists. Sampling theory concerns itself with development of procedures for random selection of a subset of units, a sample, from a larger finite population, and with how to best use sample data to make scientifically and statistically sound inferences about the population as a whole. The inferences fall into two broad categories: (a) estimation of simple descriptive population parameters, such as means, totals, or proportions, for variables of interest, and (b) estimation of uncertainty associated with estimated parameter values. Although the targets of estimation are few and simple, estimates of means, totals, or proportions see important and often controversial uses in management of natural resources and in fundamental ecological research, but few ecologists or natural resource scientists have formal training in sampling theory. We emphasize the classical design-based approach to sampling in which variable values associated with units are regarded as fixed and uncertainty of estimation arises via various randomization strategies that may be used to select samples. In addition to covering standard topics such as simple random, systematic, cluster, unequal probability (stressing the generality of Horvitz–Thompson estimation), multi-stage, and multi-phase sampling, we also consider adaptive sampling, spatially balanced sampling, and sampling through time, three areas of special importance for ecologists and natural resource scientists. The text is directed to undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and practicing professionals. Problems emphasize application of the theory and R programming in ecological and natural resource settings. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198815792.001.0001

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The theory of ecological communities / Mark Vellend (2016)  

Public ISBD Titre : The theory of ecological communities Type de document : livre Auteurs : Mark Vellend, Auteur Mention d'édition : 1st ed. Editeur : Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press Année de publication : 2016 Collection : Monographs in population biology num. 57 Importance : 229 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-691-16484-7 Prix : 49.95 USD Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ecosystems  Community ecology  Biology  Evolution  Biodiversity  Theory Note de contenu : La 4ème de couverture indique : "A plethora of different theories, models, and concepts make up the field of community ecology. Amid this vast body of work, is it possible to build one general theory of ecological communities? What other scientific areas might serve as a guiding framework? As it turns out, the core focus of community ecology—understanding patterns of diversity and composition of biological variants across space and time—is shared by evolutionary biology and its very coherent conceptual framework, population genetics theory. The Theory of Ecological Communities takes this as a starting point to pull together community ecology's various perspectives into a more unified whole. Mark Vellend builds a theory of ecological communities based on four overarching processes: selection among species, drift, dispersal, and speciation. These are analogues of the four central processes in population genetics theory—selection within species, drift, gene flow, and mutation—and together they subsume almost all of the many dozens of more specific models built to describe the dynamics of communities of interacting species. The result is a theory that allows the effects of many low-level processes, such as competition, facilitation, predation, disturbance, stress, succession, colonization, and local extinction to be understood as the underpinnings of high-level processes with widely applicable consequences for ecological communities. Reframing the numerous existing ideas in community ecology, The Theory of Ecological Communities provides a new way for thinking about biological composition and diversity." En ligne : https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691164847/the-theory-of-ecologic [...] The theory of ecological communities [livre] / Mark Vellend, Auteur  . -  1st ed. . - Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2016 . - 229 p.. - (Monographs in population biology; 57) . ISBN : 978-0-691-16484-7 : 49.95 USD Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ecosystems  Community ecology  Biology  Evolution  Biodiversity  Theory Note de contenu : La 4ème de couverture indique : "A plethora of different theories, models, and concepts make up the field of community ecology. Amid this vast body of work, is it possible to build one general theory of ecological communities? What other scientific areas might serve as a guiding framework? As it turns out, the core focus of community ecology—understanding patterns of diversity and composition of biological variants across space and time—is shared by evolutionary biology and its very coherent conceptual framework, population genetics theory. The Theory of Ecological Communities takes this as a starting point to pull together community ecology's various perspectives into a more unified whole. Mark Vellend builds a theory of ecological communities based on four overarching processes: selection among species, drift, dispersal, and speciation. These are analogues of the four central processes in population genetics theory—selection within species, drift, gene flow, and mutation—and together they subsume almost all of the many dozens of more specific models built to describe the dynamics of communities of interacting species. The result is a theory that allows the effects of many low-level processes, such as competition, facilitation, predation, disturbance, stress, succession, colonization, and local extinction to be understood as the underpinnings of high-level processes with widely applicable consequences for ecological communities. Reframing the numerous existing ideas in community ecology, The Theory of Ecological Communities provides a new way for thinking about biological composition and diversity." En ligne : https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691164847/the-theory-of-ecologic [...]

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The Routledge handbook of landscape ecology / Robert A. Francis (2022)  

Public ISBD Titre : The Routledge handbook of landscape ecology Type de document : livre Auteurs : Robert A. Francis, Éditeur scientifique ; James D. A. Millington, Éditeur scientifique ; George L. W. Perry, Éditeur scientifique ; Emily Stuart Minor, Éditeur scientifique Mention d'édition : 1st ed. Editeur : Abingdon (Oxon), UK : Routledge Année de publication : 2022 Importance : 472 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-367-02456-7 Prix : 175.00 GBP Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Landscape  Ecology  Nature conservation  Theory  Methods Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : The Handbook provides a supporting guide to key aspects and applications of landscape ecology to underpin its research and teaching. A wide range of contributions written by expert researchers in the field summarize the latest knowledge on landscape ecology theory and concepts, landscape processes, methods and tools, and emerging frontiers. Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary and holistic discipline, and this is reflected in the chapters contained in this Handbook. Authors from varying disciplinary backgrounds tackle key concepts such as landscape structure and function, scale and connectivity; landscape processes such as disturbance, flows, and fragmentation; methods such as remote sensing and mapping, fieldwork, pattern analysis, modelling, and participation and engagement in landscape planning; and emerging frontiers such as ecosystem services, landscape approaches to biodiversity conservation, and climate change. Each chapter provides a blend of the latest scientific understanding of its focal topics along with considerations and examples of their application from around the world. An invaluable guide to the concepts, methods, and applications of landscape ecology, this book will be an important reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology, geography, biology, and interdisciplinary environmental studies. En ligne : https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Landscape-Ecology/Francis-Mi [...] The Routledge handbook of landscape ecology [livre] / Robert A. Francis, Éditeur scientifique ; James D. A. Millington, Éditeur scientifique ; George L. W. Perry, Éditeur scientifique ; Emily Stuart Minor, Éditeur scientifique  . -  1st ed. . - Abingdon (Oxon), UK : Routledge, 2022 . - 472 p. ISBN : 978-0-367-02456-7 : 175.00 GBP Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Landscape  Ecology  Nature conservation  Theory  Methods Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : The Handbook provides a supporting guide to key aspects and applications of landscape ecology to underpin its research and teaching. A wide range of contributions written by expert researchers in the field summarize the latest knowledge on landscape ecology theory and concepts, landscape processes, methods and tools, and emerging frontiers. Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary and holistic discipline, and this is reflected in the chapters contained in this Handbook. Authors from varying disciplinary backgrounds tackle key concepts such as landscape structure and function, scale and connectivity; landscape processes such as disturbance, flows, and fragmentation; methods such as remote sensing and mapping, fieldwork, pattern analysis, modelling, and participation and engagement in landscape planning; and emerging frontiers such as ecosystem services, landscape approaches to biodiversity conservation, and climate change. Each chapter provides a blend of the latest scientific understanding of its focal topics along with considerations and examples of their application from around the world. An invaluable guide to the concepts, methods, and applications of landscape ecology, this book will be an important reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology, geography, biology, and interdisciplinary environmental studies. En ligne : https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Landscape-Ecology/Francis-Mi [...]

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Evolutionary community ecology / Mark A. McPeek (2017)  

Public ISBD Titre : Evolutionary community ecology Type de document : livre Auteurs : Mark A. McPeek Editeur : Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press Année de publication : 2017 Collection : Monographs in population biology num. 58 Importance : 313 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-691-08877-8 Prix : 60.00 USD Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ecology  Theory  Biology  Evolution  Natural selection  Biocoenosis  Ecosystems  Population dynamics Résumé : "Evolutionary Community Ecology develops a unified framework for understanding the structure of ecological communities and the dynamics of natural selection that shape the evolution of the species inhabiting them. All species engage in interactions with many other species, and these interactions regulate their abundance, define their trajectories of natural selection, and shape their movement decisions. Mark McPeek synthesizes the ecological and evolutionary dynamics generated by species interactions that structure local biological communities and regional metacommunities. McPeek explores the ecological performance characteristics needed for invasibility and coexistence of species in complex networks of species interactions. This species interaction framework is then extended to examine the ecological dynamics of natural selection that drive coevolution of interacting species in these complex interaction networks. The models of natural selection resulting from species interactions are used to evaluate the ecological conditions that foster diversification at multiple trophic levels. Analyses show that diversification depends on the ecological context in which species interactions occur and the types of traits that define the mechanisms of those species interactions. Lastly, looking at the mechanisms of speciation that affect species richness and diversity at various spatial scales and the consequences of past climate change over the Quaternary period, McPeek considers how metacommunity structure is shaped at regional and biogeographic scales. Integrating evolutionary theory into the study of community ecology, Evolutionary Community Ecology provides a new framework for predicting how communities are organized and how they may change over time." En ligne : https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691088778/evolutionary-community [...] Evolutionary community ecology [livre] / Mark A. McPeek . - Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2017 . - 313 p.. - (Monographs in population biology; 58) . ISBN : 978-0-691-08877-8 : 60.00 USD Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ecology  Theory  Biology  Evolution  Natural selection  Biocoenosis  Ecosystems  Population dynamics Résumé : "Evolutionary Community Ecology develops a unified framework for understanding the structure of ecological communities and the dynamics of natural selection that shape the evolution of the species inhabiting them. All species engage in interactions with many other species, and these interactions regulate their abundance, define their trajectories of natural selection, and shape their movement decisions. Mark McPeek synthesizes the ecological and evolutionary dynamics generated by species interactions that structure local biological communities and regional metacommunities. McPeek explores the ecological performance characteristics needed for invasibility and coexistence of species in complex networks of species interactions. This species interaction framework is then extended to examine the ecological dynamics of natural selection that drive coevolution of interacting species in these complex interaction networks. The models of natural selection resulting from species interactions are used to evaluate the ecological conditions that foster diversification at multiple trophic levels. Analyses show that diversification depends on the ecological context in which species interactions occur and the types of traits that define the mechanisms of those species interactions. Lastly, looking at the mechanisms of speciation that affect species richness and diversity at various spatial scales and the consequences of past climate change over the Quaternary period, McPeek considers how metacommunity structure is shaped at regional and biogeographic scales. Integrating evolutionary theory into the study of community ecology, Evolutionary Community Ecology provides a new framework for predicting how communities are organized and how they may change over time." En ligne : https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691088778/evolutionary-community [...]

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Time and the land: four approaches to environmental ethics, climate change, and future generations / Brendan Myers (2013)  

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