Smith, T. M. <br/><br/>
Elements of ecology / 
Thomas M. Smith, University of Virginia ; Robert Leo Smith, West Virginia University, Emeritus . 
 - 9th edition 
 - 1 varoius paging :  illustrations (some color) ;  28 cm 
<br/><br/>The nature of ecology -- Climate -- The aquatic environment -- The terrestrial environment -- Adaptation and natural selection -- Plant adaptations to the environment -- Animal adaptations to the environment -- Properties of populations -- Population growth -- Life history -- Intraspecific population regulation -- Species interactions, population dynamics, and natural selection -- Interspecific competition -- Predation -- Parasitism and mutualism -- Community structure -- Factors influencing the structure of communities -- Community dynamics -- Landscape dynamics -- Ecosystem energetics -- Decomposition and nutrient cycling -- Biogeochemical cycles -- Terrestrial ecosystems -- Aquatic ecosystems -- Coastal and wetland ecosystems -- Large-scale patterns of biological diversity -- The ecology of climate change. 
<br/><br/> An introductory textbook for college students. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780321934185 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2014021187 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Ecology.<br/>Ecology--Textbooks.<br/>Ecology--Study and teaching (Higher)
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QH541  / .S624 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>577