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Arthropods of Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems

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  • © 1998

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Authors:
  1. George P. Stamou

    1. Department of Ecology, School of Biology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

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  • Survival strategies of arthropods in the Mediterranean-type climate and landscape.

Part of the book series: Adaptations of Desert Organisms (DESERT ORGAN.)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XI
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  2. Introduction

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 1-15

  3. Water Balance in Mediterranean Arthropods

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 17-27

  4. Respiratory Metabolism

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 29-40

  5. Activity Patterns

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 41-57

  6. Life Cycle Tactics and Development

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 59-75

  7. Phenological Patterns

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 77-90

  8. Community Structure

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 91-115

  9. Synthesis

    • George P. Stamou
    Pages 117-124

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 125-143
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About this book

G.P. Stamou describes the adaptive strategies that allow arthropods to cope with the severity of Mediterranean environments. After an introduction to the structure and function of Mediterranean-type ecosystems, ecophysiological adaptations to water stress and varying temperature are considered. Further, activity patterns and life cycle tactics are discussed in relation to the peculiarity of Mediterranean environments. Phenological patterns and population dynamics as well as community structures are also presented. The volume ends with a synthesis of life history tactics.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Ecology, School of Biology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

    George P. Stamou

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Arthropods of Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems

  • Authors: George P. Stamou

  • Series Title: Adaptations of Desert Organisms

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79752-1

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1998

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-79754-5Published: 29 December 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-79752-1Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 1430-9432

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 141

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Ecology, Animal Physiology

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