Knowledge of species composition and their interactions, in the form of interaction networks,
is required to understand processes sha** their distribution over time and space. As such …

Species richness is a fundamental measurement of community and regional diversity, and it
underlies many ecological models and conservation strategies. In spite of its importance …

Cell communication within tissues is mediated by multiple paracrine signals including
growth factors, which control cell survival and proliferation. Cells and the growth factors they …

We describe the structure and use of epidemiology models of disease transmission, with an
emphasis on the susceptible/infected/recovered (SIR) model. We discuss high-profile …

The influence of biotic interactions on microbial community assembly is intensely debated.
We hypothesized that keystone taxa, which influence community assembly through strong …

Ecological Models and Data in R is the first truly practical introduction to modern statistical
methods for ecology. In step-by-step detail, the book teaches ecology graduate students and …

Why do organisms become extremely abundant one year and then seem to disappear a few
years later? Why do population outbreaks in particular species happen more or less …

Allee effects are (broadly) defined as a decline in individual fitness at low population size or
density. They can result in critical population thresholds below which populations crash to …

The first photographs of the Earth to be taken from outer space are said to have had a
profound influence on how humanity perceives its place in the Universe. They provided a …

This second edition of Natural Enemies will give students, professionals, and anyone
wishing to learn the basics of biological control a fully updated and thorough introduction …