The Mediterranean Region: Biological Diversity in Space and Time

Foreword Preface 1. Setting the Scene 2. Determinants of Present-Day Biodiversity 3. Present-Day Terrestrial Biodiversity 4. Present-Day Marine Biodiversity 5. Scales of Observation 6. A Patchwork of Habitats 7. Populations, Species, and Community Variations 8. Life Histories and Terrestrial Ecosystem Functioning 9. Life in the Sea 10. Humans as Sculptors of Mediterranean Landscapes 11. Biodiversity Downs and Ups 12. Biodiversity and Global Change 13. Challenges for the Future Glossary References Index