Includes bibliographical references (p. [537]-554) and index.
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An introduction to ecology -- Geographic ecology -- What limits geographic distribution? -- Behavioral ecology : evolution in action -- Population dynamics : abundance in space -- Population dynamics : abundance in time -- Negative species interactions : predation, herbivory and competition -- Negative species interactions : infection and parasitism -- Positive interaction between species : mutualism and commensalism -- Population regulation and the balance of nature -- Community dynamics : succession -- Community dynamics : bioversity -- Community dynamics : food webs -- Community dynamics : disturbance ecology -- Ecosystem ecology : energy flows and production -- Ecosystem ecology : nutrient recycling -- Landscape ecology : intermingled ecosystems -- Harvesting populations : how to fish sustainably -- Pest control : why we cannot eliminate pests -- Conservation biology : endangered species and ecosystems -- Ecosystem health and human impacts.