Handbook of Trait-Based Ecology: From Theory to R Tools

ISBN-13: 9781108472913 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 308 str.

Francesco de Bello; Carlos P. Carmona; André T. C. Dias

Opis

Trait-based ecology is rapidly expanding. This comprehensive and accessible guide covers the main concepts and tools in functional ecology.

Recenzje

'… The authors … succeed in framing the topic and ongoing research in a broad context, including compelling examples from across the tree of life and from researchers from around the globe … Handbook of Trait-Based Ecology: From Theory to R Tools is an excellent starting place for readers interested in getting up to speed with trait-based ecology …' Nathan J. B. Kraft, The Quarterly Review of Biology

Spis treści

Preface; 1. General Introduction; 2. Trait Selection and Standardization; 3. The Ecology of Differences: Groups vs. Continuum; 4. Response Traits and the Filtering Metaphor; 5. Community Metrics; 6. Intraspecific Trait Variability; 7. Community Assembly Rules; 8. Traits and Phylogenies; 9. Effects of Traits on Ecosystems Processes and Services; 10. Response and Effect Traits across Trophic Levels; 11. Trait Sampling Strategies; 12. Applied Trait-Based Ecology; References; Index.