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Biotic Interactions across Gradients and Scales,
Edition 1Editors: Edited by Wesley Dáttilo, PhD and Fabricio Villalobos, PhD
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01 Nov 2026
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Description
Biotic Interactions across Gradients and Scales provides a valuable exploration of the intricate connections of the web of life, including foundational ecological principles to current macroecological perspectives. The book examines the various dimensions of biotic interactions across spatiotemporal gradients in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Its integrated approach is crucial to understanding the potential responses of ecological networks to unprecedented stressors, including climate change, anthropogenic impacts, and loss of connectivity and functional redundancy. Written by renowned subject matter experts from the global North and South, this book introduces the concept of biotic interactions before delving into the physical factors influencing ecological networks.Central chapters describe the tools, methods, and history of study of biotic interactions. Latter chapters explore such networks across aquatic and terrestrial domains, before concluding chapters discuss disruptive stressors and open science opportunities for future research endeavors. Case studies, boxed elements, and end chapter review questions ensure student mastery of content.
Key Features
- Delivers detailed analyses of biotic interactions, considering spatiotemporal scaling and levels of organization
- Enables readers to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world ecological challenges
- Synthesizes diverse perspectives from biological disciplines spanning evolution, biogeography, and macroecology
- Guides readers through the implications of climate change, including future perspectives surrounding the study of biotic interactions
- Facilitates student learning, with clear chapter structure, outlines, key term definitions, case studies, and end chapter review questions
About the author
Edited by Wesley Dáttilo, PhD, Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Mexico and Fabricio Villalobos, PhD, Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Mexico
1. Introduction to Biotic Interactions
2. Spatial Scaling in Biotic Interactions
3. Temporal Dynamics of Biotic Interactions
4. Macroecological Perspective of Biotic Interactions
5. Biotic Interactions into Species Interaction Networks
6. Tools and Methods for Studying Biotic Interactions
7. Studying the Past and Future of Biotic Interactions
8. Complexity of Biotic Interactions in Aquatic Systems
9. Biotic Interactions in the Canopy
10. The Dimensionality of Biotic Interactions
11. Multitrophic Interactions Involving Parasitism and Pathogens
12. Biotic Interactions Across Levels of Organization
13. Evolutionary and Coevolutionary Perspectives on Biotic Interactions
14. Conservation of Biotic Interactions
15. Global Warming and the Disruption of Biotic Interactions
16. Open Science for Studying Biotic Interactions
17. Synthesis and Concluding Remarks
2. Spatial Scaling in Biotic Interactions
3. Temporal Dynamics of Biotic Interactions
4. Macroecological Perspective of Biotic Interactions
5. Biotic Interactions into Species Interaction Networks
6. Tools and Methods for Studying Biotic Interactions
7. Studying the Past and Future of Biotic Interactions
8. Complexity of Biotic Interactions in Aquatic Systems
9. Biotic Interactions in the Canopy
10. The Dimensionality of Biotic Interactions
11. Multitrophic Interactions Involving Parasitism and Pathogens
12. Biotic Interactions Across Levels of Organization
13. Evolutionary and Coevolutionary Perspectives on Biotic Interactions
14. Conservation of Biotic Interactions
15. Global Warming and the Disruption of Biotic Interactions
16. Open Science for Studying Biotic Interactions
17. Synthesis and Concluding Remarks
ISBN:
9780443330100
Page Count:
350
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Advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and young professionals in the fields of evolution, biodiversity, and macroecology