Liburu interesgarria: Interspecific Competition in Birds

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Interspecific Competition in Birds André A. Dhondt Oxford Avian Biology 296 pages | 60 illustrations | 234x156mm 978-0-19-958902-9 | Paperback | 27 October 2011 Also available as: Hardback Price:  £32.50 Add to Wish List

Provides a current, critical review of the importance of interspecific competition in birds Considers the evolutionary effects of interspecific competition, its importance in structuring communities, and its influence on the traits of individual species A comprehensive synthesis based on a series of extensive, long-term experimental studies Ideal graduate course material In nature there exist three main types of biotic interactions between individuals of different species: competition, predation, and mutualism. All three exert powerful selection pressures, and all three shape communities. However, the question of how important interspecific competition in nature really is remains controversial and unresolved. This book provides a critical and exhaustive review of the topic. Although the examples are limited mostly to birds (interspecific competition and community structure have been exhaustively studied in this animal group, and a lot of experimental data are available), the conclusions reached have a far broader relevance to population ecologists in general. The book reasons that the coexistence of species is the result of both past and presently on-going interspecific competition. Furthermore, understanding the importance of interspecific competition in natural systems will be increasingly important when modelling the effects of climate change on populations. Readership: This accessible text will be suitable for professional avian biologists and ornithologists as well as graduate students of avian ecology, evolution, and conservation.