A primer on stable isotopes in ecology /
In the past few decades, the field of ecology has made huge advancements thanks to stable isotopes. Ecologists need to understand the principles of stable isotopes to fully appreciate many studies in their discipline. Ecologists also need to be aware of isotopic approaches to enrich their 'tool...
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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Oxford :
Oxford University Press,
2023
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Series: | Oxford scholarship online
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Summary: | In the past few decades, the field of ecology has made huge advancements thanks to stable isotopes. Ecologists need to understand the principles of stable isotopes to fully appreciate many studies in their discipline. Ecologists also need to be aware of isotopic approaches to enrich their 'toolbox' for further advancing the discipline. This book presents a concise and foundational resource for anyone interested in acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge for the application of stable isotopes in ecology. Readers will gain a more in-depth and complete knowledge of stable isotopes and explore isotopic methods used in ecological research, learning about stable isotope definitions, measurement, ecological processes, and applications in research |
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Item Description: | Also issued in print: 2023 |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (129 pages) |
Audience: | Specialized |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 0-19-188878-8 0-19-259670-5 |