Oxford Dictionary of Ecology

The Oxford Dictionary of Ecology by Michael Allaby is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work that covers all facets of ecology and related environmental sciences.
Key Features:
• Extensive Coverage: It contains thousands of entries on topics ranging from plant and animal physiology, behavior, and evolution to pollution, conservation, habitat management, climatology, and oceanography.
• Accessible Style: Written in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, making it suitable for both students and the general reader.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: It includes terms from related fields such as biogeography, genetics, soil science, and atmospheric science.
• Illustrations and Appendices: The dictionary often features line drawings to clarify concepts and includes useful appendices, which may contain information like estimations of population parameters, the geologic time-scale, and SI units.
• Regular Updates: Later editions have been updated to incorporate new developments in the rapidly evolving field of ecology, often including new entries and web links for further research.
This dictionary is an invaluable resource for students of ecology, biology, conservation studies, and environmental sciences, as well as professionals and anyone interested in the natural world.