Invertebrates as Webmasters in Ecosystems

Bys: Coleman, David C and Hendrix, Paul F

The purpose of this book is to review and assess our current understanding of invertebrates in terrestrial and terrestrially-dominated (i.e. lower-order stream) ecosystems. It emphasises the centrality of the activity of invertebrates, which influence ecosystem function far out of proportion to their physical mass in a wide range of situations, particularly at the interface between land and air (litter/soil), water and land (sediments) and in tree canopies and root/soil systems. Consisting of 16 chapters by authors from the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia, the book is essential reading for ecologists and invertebrate biologists.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 085199394X
• ISBN13: 9780851993942
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Cab International
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.4"