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This is part of the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) and discusses relevant information about the status and trends of biodiversity research. This includes projections of future scenarios of changes in biodiversity and ecosystem services. All contributions have been written by internationally renowned researchers in a clear and concise style, allowing a broad audience to obtain comprehensive knowledge about all relevant aspects of biodiversity.
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Biodiversity: Structure and Function
Characterization of Biodiversity
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning: Basic Principles
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning: Experimental Systems
The Role of Above- and Belowground Linkages in Ecosystem Functioning
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning of Selected Terrestrial Ecosystems: Grasslands
Biodiversity and Functioning of Selected Terrestrial Ecosystems: Alpine and Arctic Ecosystems
Biodiversity and Functionality of Aquatic Ecosystems
Biodiversity and the Functioning of Selected Terrestrial Ecosystems: Agricultural Systems
Spatial and Temporal Dimensions of Biodiversity Dynamics
Evolutionary and Genetic Aspects of Biodiversity
Monitoring of Biodiversity
Search for Indicators for Biodiversity Assessments
Data and Information Management and Communication
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