A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics,9780521438421

A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780521438421
ISBN10: 052143842X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1998-07-01
Publisher(s): Cambridge Univ Pr
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Summary

This is a completely revised, updated, and expanded version of this hugely successful book, which remains the most wide-ranging and comprehensive dictionary for the study of natural history in its broadest sense. There are over 11,000 entries, providing a working dictionary for students, teachers, researchers, and anyone having an interest within the broad arena of biodiversity studies. The extensive coverage includes classical disciplines (botany, zoology, bacteriology, mineralogy, paleontology, etc.), focusing particularly on concepts, strategies, and methodologies. New information in the book reflects major scientific developments, with special attention given to terminology relating to molecular techniques and to terminology generated by recent initiatives in the study of biological diversity and global climate change.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Preface to the Second Edition viii
The Dictionary
1(324)
Appendices 325
1 Geological time scale
2 Terrestrial chronology of the Quaternary Ice Age in the northern hemisphere
3 Marine oxygen isotope chronology of the Quaternary Ice Age
4 Wallace's zoogeographical regions
5 Phytogeographical regions
6 Terrestrial biomes
7 Tectonic plates
8 Major oceanic surface currents
9 Marine depth zones
10 Lacustrine depth zones
11 Soil profile and horizon nomenclature
12 Zonation of the atmosphere
13 Plankton size categories
14 Sediment particle size categories
15 Taxonomic hierarchy
16 SI units
17 Temperature conversion chart
18 The Beaufort wind scale
19 Chemical elements
20 The electromagnetic spectrum
21 Compostition of the atmosphere
22 Global distribution of water
23 The genetic code and amino acids
24 Signs and symbols
25 Acronyms and abbreviations
26 Latin abbreviations
27 Greek and Russian alphabets: Roman numerals
28 Proof correction marks
29 International paper sizes

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