Forest Canopies (Physiological Ecology)

For Decades, Researchers Have Been Interested In The Structure, Function, And Inhabitants Of Forest Canopies, But Unfortunately, A Large Portion Of This Fascinating Ecosystem Was Inaccessible. Recently, With The Use Of Balloons, Dirigibles, Cranes, Towers, Suspended Catwalks, And A Variety Of Modern Climbing Equipment, Scientists Have Begun To Penetrate This Dense Foliage, Allowing For A Detailed, Authoritative Account Of This Enchanting World. Forest Canopies Synthesizes The Newly Compiled Data On Canopy-dwelling Organisms, Including Insects And Other Arthropods, Lizards, Birds, Mammals, And, Of Course, The Plants That Both Form And Inhabit This Unique Aerial Ecosystem.--book Jacket. Part I: Structure And Function In Tree Canopies -- Part Ii: Organisms In Tree Canopies -- Part Iii: Processes In Tree Canopies -- Part Iv: Human Impacts On Canopy Research. Edited By Margaret D. Lowman, Nalini M. Nadkarni. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.