Ecological Systems of the Geobiosphere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1 Introduction.
• 2 The Geobiosphere in the Geological Past.
• 3 Ecological Zonation of the Geobiosphere.
• 4 Terrestrial Ecosystems and Their Special Features.
• 5 The Fundamental Requirements for Active Living Processes: Temperature and Hydrature, Their Absolute Limits.
• 6 Ecological Aspects of Assimilation and Primary Production in Humid and Arid Areas.
• 7 The Competitive Factor and Root Competition.
• 8 Succession—Climax—Zonal Vegetation.
• 9 The Law of Relative Constancy of Habitat—Ecotypes and Ecoclines.
• 10 Example of a Vegetation Mosaic in the Tropics: Venezuela.
• References.