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General Ecology
Tara Jo Holmberg · CT State Northwestern
In the contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to Ecology · 1.1: What is Ecology · 1.2: History of Ecology
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Ecology for All! Ecosystem Ecology Supplement
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Ecology - A Guide to the Study of Ecosystems
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ecology · Wikibooks
In the contents: 06: Invasive Species Ecology · 23.01: Glossary 1 Basic Ecology
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Quantitative Ecology - A New Unified Approach
Clarence Lehman, Shelby Loberg, & Adam Clark · University of Minnesota
In the contents: 01: What is Ecology · 1.02: Definitions of ecology · 1.03: Ecology then and now
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Applied Ecology
Wikipedia · Wikibooks
In the contents: 11.02: Social Applications of Ecology
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Introduction to Ecology
Sara Kappus · Evergreen Valley College
In the contents: 01: Introduction to Ecology · 1.01: Introduction to Ecology · 07: Population Ecology
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BIS 2B: Introduction to Biology - Ecology & Evolution
Laci M. Gerhart-Barley · University of California, Davis
In the contents: 1.02: What is Ecology · 1.04: Linking Ecology and Evolution
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Principles of Ecology
Teresa FriedrichFinnern · Norco College
In the contents: 1.02: Introduction to Ecology · 02: Ecology and the Biosphere · 2.02: The Scope of Ecology
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Comparative Vertebrate and Human Anatomy: Ecology, Evolution, and Function
Vanessa Hilliard; Lisa Whitenack; Bill Ryerson; Amy Cheu · PALNI · 2025
This book provides an ecology- and function-oriented approach to understanding the evolution of vertebrate structure. The text has a modular format, such that each module can be used as a stand-alone instructional tool, or grouped together as a comprehensive textbook, making the text versatile for use in courses with diverse structures. The text also includes human-specific modules for each anatomical system, as many small, liberal arts colleges teach comparative and human anatomy in a single course. Detailed, human-specific modules may be added or removed, as needed for individual courses, depending on the scope and learning objectives of the class.
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Quantitative Ecology: A New Unified Approach
Clarence Lehman; Shelby Loberg; Adam Clark · University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing · 2019
Quantitative Ecology introduces and discusses the principles of ecology from populations to ecosystems including human populations, disease, exotic organisms, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity and global dynamics. The book also reformulates and unifies ecological equations making them more accessible to the reader and easier to teach.
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Ecology for All!
Nathan Brouwer; Hannah Connuck; Hayden Dubniczki; Natasha Gownaris · LibreTexts · 2025
Ecology For All! Is an ecology text designed in modules so that instructors can choose the pieces that make sense to assign in their context. This book has been in development for several years and is a collaborative effort of authors at Gettysburg College, Franklin & Marshall College, and University of Pittsburgh. The textbook covers a wide range of topics including Introduction to Ecology, Evolution, Adaptations to the Physical Environment, various ecological communities, Population Ecology, Behavioral Ecology, Species Interactions, Ecological Succession, Biogeochemical Cycles, Landscape Ecology, Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, and Human Impact on Global Climate among others. The authors have presented on it at the Ecological Society of America meeting and the book continues to evolve.
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Marine Ecology Notes
Carsten Dormann; Arne Schroeder · Carsten Dormann and Arne Schroeder · 2021
This books is a general introduction to Marine Ecology, accompanying a lecture and excursion. It targets students without prior knowledge of the subject. The content is taken largely from Wikipedia, but curated and augmented by the authors.
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Radicalize the Hive
Ang Roell · LibreTexts
This book is a collection of stories from the field and resources for new and intermediate beekeepers interwoven with my own experience as a beekeeper over the last decade.
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Conservation Biology in Sub-Saharan Africa
John W. Wilson & Richard B. Primack · LibreTexts
Conservation Biology in Sub-Saharan Africa comprehensively explores the challenges and potential solutions to key conservation issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. This textbook covers a full range of conservation topics, including threats to biodiversity, environmental laws, and protected areas management, as well as related topics such as sustainability, poverty, and human-wildlife conflict.
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MPC Environmental Science
Kevin Raskoff · Monterey Peninsula College
This course is a survey of the fundamental political, economic, and ecological principles that define the important environmental issues of our time. Topics include ecology, climate change, biodiversity, energy, and sustainability.
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Biodiversity
Nora Bynum · Duke University
This collection provides an overview of what is meant by the term ‘biodiversity,’ and how we measure it. The collection reviews the different levels of biodiversity, or the ‘biodiversity hierarchy’ including: genetic and phenotypic diversity; population diversity; species diversity; community diversity; ecosystem diversity; landscape diversity; and historical and ecological biogeographic diversity.
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Environmental Biology
Matthew R. Fisher · Oregon Coast Community College
In the contents: 04: Community Population Ecology · 4.04: Community Ecology
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Experiences in Biodiversity Research: A Field Course
Thea B. Gessler · Iowa State University
This short handbook was developed to support the course, Experiences in Biodiversity Research, which provides early undergraduates with experience in the practice of biodiversity research and demystifies the path to careers in this field. Tips for educators running a similar field research-based course are provided, with a focus on adapting the curriculum for your local context and students' needs.
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Marine Biology Laboratory
Kevin Raskoff · Monterey Peninsula College
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of marine science, with an emphasis on marine ecology, organisms, and habitats, with a focus on the local Monterey Bay region. The exercises include both those in the lab and in the field.
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AP Environmental Science
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This text is designed to acquaint students with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. Scientific method is used to analyze and understand the interrelationships between humans and the natural environment. This test shows how ecological realities and the material desire of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution.