6. Why Is Biodiversity Important?

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. 1. Biodiversity: Species and Where They Live 1
5. 2. How Is Biodiversity Generated? 42
6. 3. Changing Biodiversity 76
7. 4. Species on the Move 114
8. 5. Habitat Loss and Fragmentation 146
9. 6. Why Is Biodiversity Important? 186
10. Epilogue 221
11. References 225
12. Index 241