Abstract
Habitat patchiness in freshwater ecosystems may take various forms, from features such as stones and macrophytes (for aquatic animals) through temporary pools to whole lakes and rivers. The significance of different scales of patchiness is emphasised, and the ecological importance of the patch edge is noted. The core of this review examines: predator-prey relations in patchy habitats, focusing on the dilemma of being a predator in such a situation; the dynamics of colonization and distribution; competition, stochasticity and aggregation; and species abundance patterns. -P.J.Jarvis
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 63-91 |
| Number of pages | 29 |
| Journal | Unknown Journal |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Environmental Science(all)
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)
