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High-Arctic ecosystem dynamics in a changing climate : ten years of monitoring and research at Zackenberg Research Station, Northeast Greenland / edited by Hans Meltofte ... [and others]. - 1 online resource (xxxi, 563 pages) : illustrations, maps. - Advances in ecological research, v. 40 0065-2504 ; . - Advances in ecological research ; v. 40. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The book is based on data collected during the past ten years by Zackenberg Ecological Research Operations (ZERO) at Zackenberg Research Station in Northeast Greenland. This volume covers the function of Arctic ecosystems based on the most comprehensive long-term data set in the world from a well-defined Arctic ecosystem. Editors offer a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of how climate variability is influencing an Arctic ecosystem and how the Arctic ecosystems have inherent feedback mechanisms interacting with climate variability or change. * The latest research on the functioning of Arctic ecosystems * Supplement current books on arctic climate impact assessment as a case study for ecological specialists * Discusses the complex perpetuating effects on Earth * Vital information on modelling ecosystem responses to understand future climates.

9780080570044 (electronic bk.) 0080570046 (electronic bk.) 012373665X (electronic bk.) 9780123736659 (electronic bk.)


Ecology--Greenland.
Climatic changes--Environmental aspects--Greenland.
NATURE--Ecosystems & Habitats--Polar Regions.
Climatic changes--Environmental aspects.
Ecology.


Greenland.


Electronic books.

QH540 / .A23 2008eb

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