Measuring biological diversity /
Magurran, Anne E., 1955-
Measuring biological diversity / Anne E. Magurran. - viii, 256 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [194]-215) and index.
Introduction : measurement of (biological) diversity -- The commonness, and rarity, of species -- How many species? -- An index of diversity -- Comparative studies of diversity -- Diversity in space (and time) -- No prospect of an end.
"Measuring Biological Diversity assumes no specialist mathematical knowledge and includes worked examples and links to web-based software. It will be essential reading for all students, researchers, and managers who need to measure biological diversity."--Jacket
0632056339 9780632056330 (pbk.)
2003004621
Biodiversity--Measurement.
Biotic communities.
Conservation of natural resources.
Ecosystem
577 MAG / 023479
Measuring biological diversity / Anne E. Magurran. - viii, 256 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [194]-215) and index.
Introduction : measurement of (biological) diversity -- The commonness, and rarity, of species -- How many species? -- An index of diversity -- Comparative studies of diversity -- Diversity in space (and time) -- No prospect of an end.
"Measuring Biological Diversity assumes no specialist mathematical knowledge and includes worked examples and links to web-based software. It will be essential reading for all students, researchers, and managers who need to measure biological diversity."--Jacket
0632056339 9780632056330 (pbk.)
2003004621
Biodiversity--Measurement.
Biotic communities.
Conservation of natural resources.
Ecosystem
577 MAG / 023479