Food Webs and Container Habitats: The Natural History and Ecology of Phytotelmata, by R. L. Kitching [Review]

Abstract

Providing a unique introduction to the natural history and ecology of container habitats, such as pitcher plants, this book also highlights their importance in tackling some of the major questions in community ecology. It will be of interest to researchers working in tropical and other forest ecology, and entomology. Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; Part I: The container flora, fauna and environment; Part II: Methods and theories; Part III: Patterns in phytotelm food webs; Part IV: Processes structuring food webs; Part V: Synthesis; References; Index.