▪ Abstract Population and community ecology need a large-scale perspective because local
patterns (of biodiversity) and processes (trophic interactions) are influenced by the regional …

We review the literature on the influence of landscape structure on butterfly distribution and
movement. We start by examining the definition of landscape commonly used in spatial …

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated
The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems–now in full …

This book provides an introductory text in ecology aimed at undergraduate students and is
divided into sections entitled: introduction; conditions and resources; individuals …

Habitat fragmentation threatens the survival of many species and local populations. Habitat
fragmentation has two major consequences: populations become more isolated and are …

Pre-dispersal seed predation may have important effects on population dynamics and trait
evolution in plants. In this review, we first present a conceptual framework of the strength of …

Habitat fragmentation and climate change are recognized as major threats to biodiversity.
The major challenge for present day plant populations is how to adapt and cope with altered …

Habitat fragmentation is a complex process that affects ecological systems in diverse ways,
altering everything from population persistence to ecosystem function. Despite widespread …

The worldwide destruction and fragmentation of natural habitats and the increasing
dominance of highly disturbed anthropogenic habitats are considered major threats to …

Apparent feeding damage by insects on plants is often slight. Thus, the influences of insect
herbivores on plant populations are likely minor. The role of insects on host-plant …