The species–area relationship (SAR) describes a range of related phenomena that are fundamental to the study of biogeography, macroecology and community ecology. While the subject of ongoing debate for a century, surprisingly, no previous book has focused specifically on the SAR. This volume addresses this shortfall by providing a synthesis of the development of SAR typologies and theory, as well as empirical research and application to biodiversity conservation problems. It also includes a compilation of recent advances in SAR research, comprising novel SAR-related theories and findings from the leading authors in the field. The chapters feature specific knowledge relating to terrestrial, marine and freshwater realms, ensuring a comprehensive volume relevant to a wide range of fields, with a mix of review and novel material and with clear recommendations for further research and application.
ISBN: | 9781108477079 |
Publication date: | 18th March 2021 |
Author: | Thomas J University of Birmingham Matthews |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 502 pages |
Series: | Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation |
Genres: |
Ecological science, the Biosphere |