Biodiversity: Structure and Function
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چکیده
1. The Biosphere at Risk 2. Characterization of Biodiversity 3. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function 4. Global Change: Magnitude, Distribution, and Characteristics of Biodiversity Dynamics 5. The Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Structure 6. The Biodiversity of Marine Ecosystems 7. Perspectives for Biodiversity Utilization, Protection, and Research Acknowledgments Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketches
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