Emily Willams (5 results)
- Softcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
US$ 19.17
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
- Hardcover
Seller: The Book Junction, Shippensburg, PA, U.S.A.The Book Junction
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 10.00
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Hardcover. Oversized book w/121 pages. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; bookplate; pulling away from spine, but still attached. Jacket is rubbed, has edgewear, chips, & small tears. Well-illustrated w/ black & white photos. Has Brodart.
- Softcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
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US$ 18.99
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Capybaras are keystone herbivores in South American wetland ecosystems, meaning their presence and behavior significantly influence the structure and function of their habitats. Their primary ecological role is as grazers of aquatic and terrestrial vegetation, particularly grasses, reeds, an…d aquatic plants. By controlling vegetation density, they help maintain open channels in wetlands, which promotes water flow, nutrient cycling, and habitat availability for fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.Capybaras also serve as a critical prey species for a variety of predators, including jaguars, pumas, anacondas, caimans, and large birds of prey. Their abundance and social behavior influence predator populations, helping stabilize food webs. Interestingly, the presence of capybaras can also indirectly support smaller herbivores by creating open grazing areas and reducing the prevalence of certain invasive plant species.Their fecal matter contributes to nutrient cycling, particularly in aquatic systems. Capybara droppings enrich wetland soils with nitrogen and phosphorus, fostering plant growth and supporting microbial and invertebrate communities. Additionally, capybaras often facilitate seed dispersal for various wetland plants, further contributing to habitat regeneration and plant diversity.Capybaras' social behavior and communal wallowing in mud or water also create microhabitats used by smaller species, such as amphibians, insects, and crustaceans, highlighting their indirect influence on biodiversity. In riparian zones, their trampling and grazing patterns can shape plant succession and influence wetland hydrology, demonstrating their ecological engineering capabilities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
- Softcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: New
US$ 19.00
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Condition: New. Print on Demand.
- Softcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United KingdomCitiRetail
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
US$ 23.44
US$ 49.57 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Capybaras are keystone herbivores in South American wetland ecosystems, meaning their presence and behavior significantly influence the structure and function of their habitats. Their primary ecological role is as grazers of aquatic and terrestrial vegetation, particularly grasses, reeds, an…d aquatic plants. By controlling vegetation density, they help maintain open channels in wetlands, which promotes water flow, nutrient cycling, and habitat availability for fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.Capybaras also serve as a critical prey species for a variety of predators, including jaguars, pumas, anacondas, caimans, and large birds of prey. Their abundance and social behavior influence predator populations, helping stabilize food webs. Interestingly, the presence of capybaras can also indirectly support smaller herbivores by creating open grazing areas and reducing the prevalence of certain invasive plant species.Their fecal matter contributes to nutrient cycling, particularly in aquatic systems. Capybara droppings enrich wetland soils with nitrogen and phosphorus, fostering plant growth and supporting microbial and invertebrate communities. Additionally, capybaras often facilitate seed dispersal for various wetland plants, further contributing to habitat regeneration and plant diversity.Capybaras' social behavior and communal wallowing in mud or water also create microhabitats used by smaller species, such as amphibians, insects, and crustaceans, highlighting their indirect influence on biodiversity. In riparian zones, their trampling and grazing patterns can shape plant succession and influence wetland hydrology, demonstrating their ecological engineering capabilities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
