The Dance of Life: Unveiling Mechanisms Behind Population Dynamics
"The Dance of Life: Unveiling Mechanisms Behind Population Dynamics" waltzes you through the intricate tango of life on Earth. Forget random chance; populations rise and fall in a mesmerizing choreography governed by fascinating mechanisms. The book delves into these mechanisms, exploring how birth rates, death rates, competition, predation, and environmental factors all influence the population size of different species. We'll explore the concept of carrying capacity, the upper limit an environment can support for a particular species. You'll learn about population cycles, where predator and prey populations boom and bust in a predictable dance. The book delves into population regulation, the forces that keep populations in check, and how human activities can disrupt this delicate balance. "The Dance of Life" unveils the hidden patterns that govern the abundance of life on Earth, offering a deeper appreciation for the dynamic web of life.
Autor: | Shah |
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ISBN: | 9783384255983 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 78 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Verlag: | tredition |
Veröffentlicht: | 10.06.2024 |
Schlagworte: | Birth rate Carrying capacity Demography Density dependence Interspecific competition Limiting factors Mortality rate Population ecology Population growth Sustainability |
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