Mathematical EcologyThis new, revised, modernized, and expanded edition of the standard graduate text in ecology gives a clear, concise account of modern theoretical ecology. It describes the underlying scientific theory of population and community ecology for researchers, graduate and senior undergraduate students, teachers, and all those concerned with the wise expolitation of the biosphere. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Birth and death processes | 8 |
Density dependent population growth | 20 |
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Common terms and phrases
a₁ age class age distribution association assumed b₁ birth and death boundaries cells classification clumps coefficient cohort consider constant curve death rates defined Denote density described difference equation digraph discrete distance diversity ecological ecologists elements equation equilibrium point estimate example expected number factorial moment Figure follows function geometric distribution given growth rate independent interval L-mosaic length limit cycle linear logistic m₁ Markov Markov chain mean and variance measure of aggregation method mosaic N₁ N₂ nearest neighbor negative binomial negative binomial distribution null hypothesis number of individuals number of species obtained occur overlap pair parameters patches phases Pielou population growth possible probability projection matrix proportion quadrats random randomly mingled result sampling units sequence shown spatial pattern statistical stochastic suppose theoretical ecology tion total number transect two-species values vector vegetation zone
References to this book
Computational Geometry: An Introduction Franco P. Preparata,Michael Shamos No preview available - 1993 |
Statistical Ecology: A Primer in Methods and Computing John A. Ludwig,James F. Reynolds Limited preview - 1988 |