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Klappentext Biodiversity in Drylands, the first internationally based synthesis volume in the Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network Series, unifies the concepts of species and landscape diversity with respect to deserts. Within this framework, the book treats several emerging themes, among them: DT how animal biodiversity can be supported in desertsDT diversity's relation to habitat structure, environmental variability, and species interactionsDT the relation between spatial scale and diversityDT how to use a landscape simulation model to understand diversityDT microbial contributions to biodiversity in deserts DT species diversity and ecosystem processesDT resource partitioning and biodiversity in fractal environmentsDT effects of grazing on biodiversityDT reconciliation ecology and the future of conservation management In the face of global change, integration is crucial for dealing with the problem of sustaining biodiversity. This book promises to be a vital resource for students, researchers, and managers interested in integrative species, resource, and landscape diversities. Zusammenfassung The first volume in the "Long Term Ecological Research Network" series, this book summarizes the state of knowledge about biodiversity in drylands, and seeks to identify questions and strategies for future research and to lay out guidelines for management of biodiversity in desert and semi desert regions.
