Ebook: Arthropods of Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems

G.P. Stamou describes the adaptive strategies that allow arthropods to cope with the severity of Mediterranean environments. After an introduction to the structure and function of Mediterranean-type ecosystems, ecophysiological adaptations to water stress and varying temperature are considered. Further, activity patterns and life cycle tactics are discussed in relation to the peculiarity of Mediterranean environments. Phenological patterns and population dynamics as well as community structures are also presented. The volume ends with a synthesis of life history tactics.

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G.P. Stamou describes the adaptive strategies that allow arthropods to cope with the severity of Mediterranean environments. After an introduction to the structure and function of Mediterranean-type ecosystems, ecophysiological adaptations to water stress and varying temperature are considered. Further, activity patterns and life cycle tactics are discussed in relation to the peculiarity of Mediterranean environments. Phenological patterns and population dynamics as well as community structures are also presented. The volume ends with a synthesis of life history tactics.

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G.P. Stamou describes the adaptive strategies that allow arthropods to cope with the severity of Mediterranean environments. After an introduction to the structure and function of Mediterranean-type ecosystems, ecophysiological adaptations to water stress and varying temperature are considered. Further, activity patterns and life cycle tactics are discussed in relation to the peculiarity of Mediterranean environments. Phenological patterns and population dynamics as well as community structures are also presented. The volume ends with a synthesis of life history tactics.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Introduction....Pages 1-15
Water Balance in Mediterranean Arthropods....Pages 17-27
Respiratory Metabolism....Pages 29-40
Activity Patterns....Pages 41-57
Life Cycle Tactics and Development....Pages 59-75
Phenological Patterns....Pages 77-90
Community Structure....Pages 91-115
Synthesis....Pages 117-124
Back Matter....Pages 125-143

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G.P. Stamou describes the adaptive strategies that allow arthropods to cope with the severity of Mediterranean environments. After an introduction to the structure and function of Mediterranean-type ecosystems, ecophysiological adaptations to water stress and varying temperature are considered. Further, activity patterns and life cycle tactics are discussed in relation to the peculiarity of Mediterranean environments. Phenological patterns and population dynamics as well as community structures are also presented. The volume ends with a synthesis of life history tactics.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Introduction....Pages 1-15
Water Balance in Mediterranean Arthropods....Pages 17-27
Respiratory Metabolism....Pages 29-40
Activity Patterns....Pages 41-57
Life Cycle Tactics and Development....Pages 59-75
Phenological Patterns....Pages 77-90
Community Structure....Pages 91-115
Synthesis....Pages 117-124
Back Matter....Pages 125-143
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