[PDF] Metacommunities: Spatial Dynamics and Ecological Communities
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Metacommunities: Spatial Dynamics and Ecological Communities is a book by Michael E. Emmerson and Michael L. Rosenzweig that explores the concept of metacommunities, which are groups of interacting ecological communities that are separated by some form of dispersal barrier. The book discusses the ways in which metacommunities can be studied and understood, and the implications of this concept for ecological research and conservation.
The book begins by defining the concept of metacommunities and discussing the ways in which they differ from traditional ecological communities. It then looks at the ways in which metacommunities are formed and maintained, including the role of dispersal, colonization, and extinction.
The book also discusses the ways in which metacommunities can be studied and understood, including the use of mathematical models and spatial analysis techniques. It examines the implications of metacommunities for ecological research and conservation, including the role of metacommunities in shaping the distribution and abundance of species and the impact of human activities on metacommunities.