The Biology of Caves and Other Subterranean Habitats  

A concise but comprehensive introduction to cave ecology.  While there is an emphasis on the organisms that dominate this unique environment, conservation and management aspects are also considered.  The book includes a global range of examples and case studies from both caves and non-cave subterranean habitats; it also provides a clear explanation of specialized terms used by speleologists.  This accessible text will appeal to researchers new to the field and to the many professional ecologists and conservation practitioners requiring a concise but authoritative overview.  Its engaging style will also make it suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in cave and subterranean biology.

Written by David C Culver and Tanja Pipan
Copyright 2009
ISBN:  978-0-19921992-6
254 pages, Paperback