Inordinate fondness multiplied and redistributed: the number of species on earth and the new pie of life
The number of species on Earth is one of the most fundamental numbers in science, but one
that remains highly uncertain. Clearly, more species exist than the present number of …
that remains highly uncertain. Clearly, more species exist than the present number of …
Soil and human security in the 21st century
BACKGROUND Earth's soil has formed by processes that have maintained a persistent and
expansive global soil mantle, one that in turn provided the stage for the evolution of the vast …
expansive global soil mantle, one that in turn provided the stage for the evolution of the vast …
[引用][C] Phylogeography: The History and Formation of Species
JC Avise - 2000 - books.google.com
Phylogeography is a discipline concerned with various relationships between gene
genealogies—phylogenetics—and geography. The word “phylogeography” was coined in …
genealogies—phylogenetics—and geography. The word “phylogeography” was coined in …
Biodiversity and ecosystem productivity in a fluctuating environment: the insurance hypothesis
Although the effect of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning has become a major focus in
ecology, its significance in a fluctuating environment is still poorly understood. According to …
ecology, its significance in a fluctuating environment is still poorly understood. According to …
Biodiversity and stability in grasslands
ONE of the ecological tenets justifying conservation of biodiversity is that diversity begets
stability. Impacts of biodiversity on population dynamics and ecosystem functioning have …
stability. Impacts of biodiversity on population dynamics and ecosystem functioning have …
Global meta-analysis reveals no net change in local-scale plant biodiversity over time
Global biodiversity is in decline. This is of concern for aesthetic and ethical reasons, but
possibly also for practical reasons, as suggested by experimental studies, mostly with plants …
possibly also for practical reasons, as suggested by experimental studies, mostly with plants …
The role of corporations in achieving ecological sustainability
P Shrivastava - Academy of management review, 1995 - journals.aom.org
Ecological problems rooted in organizational activities have increased significantly, yet the
role corporations play in achieving ecological sustainability is poorly understood. This article …
role corporations play in achieving ecological sustainability is poorly understood. This article …
[图书][B] Processes of life: Essays in the philosophy of biology
J Dupré - 2012 - books.google.com
John Dupré explores recent revolutionary developments in biology and considers their
relevance for our understanding of human nature and human society. Epigenetics and …
relevance for our understanding of human nature and human society. Epigenetics and …