Stress Ecology: Environmental Stress as Ecological Driving Force and Key Player in Evolution
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Science & Technology
Health & Wellness
Формат
Kindle
Страницы
974
Язык
Голландский, Фламандский
Опубликовано
Jan 1, 2012
Издатель
Springer
Издание
2012
ISBN-10
9400720726
ISBN-13
9789400720725
Описание
Christian E.W. Steinberg delves into the often-overlooked role of environmental stress in shaping ecosystems and driving evolutionary processes. He posits that not all stressors are negative; in fact, they can act as catalysts for adaptation and change within species. This perspective challenges traditional views that equate stress solely with harmful effects, opening a dialogue about its potential benefits in the natural world.
Steinberg illustrates how environmental stress, whether from climate change, habitat loss, or resource scarcity, influences gene expression and physical adaptation in various organisms. By providing concrete examples from different ecosystems, he paints a comprehensive picture of how species respond creatively to challenges, leading to phenotypic diversity and evolutionary advancements. This exploration highlights the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments.
Ultimately, the book serves as a call to re-examine the dynamics of stress and resilience in nature, encouraging a fresh understanding of ecological interactions and evolutionary theory. It invites readers to appreciate the complexity of nature's processes and the vital roles that stressors play in the ongoing story of life on Earth.
Steinberg illustrates how environmental stress, whether from climate change, habitat loss, or resource scarcity, influences gene expression and physical adaptation in various organisms. By providing concrete examples from different ecosystems, he paints a comprehensive picture of how species respond creatively to challenges, leading to phenotypic diversity and evolutionary advancements. This exploration highlights the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments.
Ultimately, the book serves as a call to re-examine the dynamics of stress and resilience in nature, encouraging a fresh understanding of ecological interactions and evolutionary theory. It invites readers to appreciate the complexity of nature's processes and the vital roles that stressors play in the ongoing story of life on Earth.
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