An ecosystem is a group of plants and animals that live together in a certain climate or landscape. Even though they seem permanent, ecosystems are dynamic and

Stream Ecosystems in a Changing Environment synthesizes the current understanding of stream ecosystem ecology, emphasizing nutrient cycling and carbon dynamics,

This book examines the impacts of global change on terrestrial ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on impacts of atmospheric, climate and land use change, and the bo

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The arctic region is predicted to experience the earliest and most pronounced global warming response to human-induced climatic change. This book synthesizes in