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The Ecology of Natural Disturbance and Patch Dynamics
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In this article, the authors discuss the implications of patch dynamics for the Organization of Communities and the Functioning of Ecosystems in a patch-based setting and propose a patch dynamic setting.Abstract:
Introduction. Patch Dynamics in Nature. Adaptations of Plants and Animals in a Patch Dynamic Setting. Implications of Patch Dynamics for the Organization of Communities and the Functioning of Ecosystems. Synthesis.read more
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