Ecology and Conservation
Componenets of an Ecosystem
Density and Distribution
Physical Factors and Gradients
Quadrat Sampling
Quadrat-Based Estimates
Sampling a Leaf Litter Population
Transect Sampling
The Ecological Niche
Adaptations to Niche
Species Interactions
Intraspecific Competition
Interspecific Competition
Niche Differentiation
Ecological Pyramids
Primary Production and Trophic Efficiency
Primary Succesion
Secondary Succession
Biomes
Global Biodiversity
Tropical Deforestation
The Impact of Alien Species
Biomagnification
Intergrated Pest Management
Ozone Depletion
Indicator Species
Loss of Biodiversity
Nature Reserves
Endangered Species
Active Management of Ecosystems
R and K Selection
Mark and Recapture Sampling
Ecological Impacts of Fishing
Fisheries Management
Appendix
Index
Further Human Physiology
Hormones and the Endocrine System
Cell Signalling
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary
The Human Digestive Tract
Absorption in the Ileum
The Control of Digestion
The Digestive Role of the Liver
The Homeostatic Role of the Liver
Control of Heart Activity
The Cardiac Cycle
Cardiovascular Disease
Gas Transport in Humans
Control of Breathing
Respirtory Disease
Gas Exchange at Altitude
Appendix
Index