Ecological Diversity and Its Measurement
“Ecological Diversity and Its Measurement” by Anne E. Magurran, published by Princeton University Press on November 21, 1988, offers a clear and concise exploration of ecological diversity, focusing on the variety and abundance of species across different habitats and communities. This 179-page book addresses the often confusing and complex literature surrounding ecological diversity, aiming to simplify the subject matter while providing practical guidance on measuring diversity.
Readers will find a thorough discussion of methods for describing ecological diversity, along with specific recommendations for selecting and interpreting various diversity measures. The book also tackles common sampling challenges encountered in ecological censusing and concludes with insights into the empirical value of these measures. Notably, it includes worked examples to enhance accessibility for those with limited mathematical expertise, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in ecology, environmental science, and related fields.
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Ecological diversity, or the variety and abundance of species in different habitats and communities, is one of the central themes of ecology. However, much of the existing literature on this subject is diffuse, often confusing, and in many cases complicated by unnecessarily difficult mathematics. This book aims to provide a succinct and clear summary of the relevant literature and a practical guide to the measurement of diversity.
The author discusses the methods of describing ecological diversity in conjunction with specific recommendations for the selection and interpretation of diversity measures. In addition, she considers the sampling problems often encountered in ecological censusing. The work concludes with a discussion of the empirical value of diversity measures. A special feature that makes the book particularly accessible to readers without great expertise in mathematics is the inclusion of worked examples of the main diversity measures and models.
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