Ecological Systems Selected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Leemans, Rik (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Geochemistry.; Geobiology.; Ecology.; Ecosystems.; Urban ecology (Biology).; Geoecology.; Environmental geology.; Life Sciences.; Geoecology/Natural Processes.; Biogeosciences.; Urban Ecology.

Earth is home to an estimated 8 million animal species, 600,000 fungi, 300,000 plants, and an undetermined number of microbial species.  Of these animal, fungal, and plant species, an estimated 75% have yet to be identified.  Moreover, the interactions between these species and their physical enviro...