This volume contains papers highlighting the diverse interests of modern ecologists. Areas covered range from current concerns over changes in CO2 levels and its effects on the Earth's vegetation, to the unique cichlid fish populations whose structure is important for other organismal populations.

"Without exception the papers are well and atttractively written and together constitute an important and stimulating contribution to the modern science of ecology." -NATURE "This series should certainly serve as an effective means of keeping abreast of the major advances in this challenging and growing field." -PHYTOLOGIA This volume contains papers highlighting the diverse interests of modern ecologists. All areas of ecology are covered: from the current concerns over changes in CO2 levels and its affects on the Earth's vegetation to the unique Cichlid fish populations in Lake Tanganika, whose structure is important for other organismal populations, including humans. Other theoretical and applied ecological studies are also discussed, making this volume essential for all ecologists.

CO2 fluxes over plant canopies and solar radiation - a review, A. Ruimy, et al
the ecology of symbiotic micro-organisms, A.E. Douglas
impacts of disturbance on detritus food webs in agro-ecosystems of contrasting tillage and weed management practices, D.A. Wardle
the cichlid fish assemblages of Lake Tangayika - ecology, behaviour, and evolution of its species flocks, A. Rossiter
building on the ideal free distribution, T. Tregenza
the role of recruitment dynamics in Rocky Shore and Coral Reef fish communities, D.J. Booth and D.M. Brosnan.