Antarctic ecosystems

Terrestrial environments of Antarctica include some of the most extreme on Earth, challenging the very existence of life itself. This article outlines briefly the geological and biological history of the continent, leading on to the conditions currently experienced, before describing its terrestrial biogeography and biota. Major determinants of terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem function are discussed and consideration given to natural and human-induced processes of ecosystem development and change.

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Publication status:
Published
Author(s):
Authors: Convey, Peter ORCIDORCID record for Peter Convey

On this site: Peter Convey
Date:
1 January, 2017
Journal/Source:
In: Reference Module in Life Sciences, Elsevier,
Link to published article:
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809633-8.02182-8