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We introduce the trophic organisation structure of aquatic ecosystems by giving a short overview on some classic landmarks from ecological theory. The concept of trophic cascades describes interactions in food webs that descend the whole structure. They start at the top node of the highest carnivores, the piscivores, by increasing the piscivore’s biomass which in turn triggers changes in the successive...
In the chapters of this textbook we have presented a broad panorama of the network of discourse from which Ecological Modelling emerged and grew. Starting from the very early days, we have proceeded to give an overview of a wide spectrum of currently available approaches. Then, after looking at a selection of prominent model applications, we discussed how to assess model validity.
The Everglades represent a delicate ecosystem in Southern Florida and is the largest sub-tropical wetland system in the USA. It provides home for a wide variety of unique biodiversity and wildlife. Due to its vicinity to human settlements, the Everglades have been under threat since the beginning of the twentieth century. With the dangers of Global Change on the horizon, this pressure will increase...
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