How Long to Read Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services

How Long Does it Take to Read Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 4 minutes to read Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services by Timothy D Schowalter

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

With few exceptions, insects are perceived in industrialized countries as undesirable pests. In reality, relatively few insects interfere with us or our resources. Most have benign or positive effects on ecosystem services, and many represent useful resources in non-industrialized countries. Challenging traditional perceptions of the value of insects, Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services explores the ways insects affect the ecosystem services we depend upon. It also fosters an appreciation for the amazing diversity, adaptive ability, and natural roles of insects. The book discusses how the ways in which we manage insects will determine an ecosystem's capacity to continue to supply services. It reviews aspects of insect physiology, behavior, and ecology that affect their interactions with other ecosystem components and ecosystem services, emphasizing critical effects of insects on the sustainability of ecosystem processes and services. The author examines the integration of insect ecology with self-regulatory aspects of ecosystems that control primary production, energy and nutrient fluxes, and global climate--functions that underlie the sustainability of ecosystem services. Clearly, we need environmental policies that meet needs for pest control where warranted, but do not undermine the important contributions of insects to sustaining ecosystem processes and services. With in-depth coverage of the multiple, often compensatory, effects of insects on various resources or ecosystem services and on the consequences of control tactics for those resources or services, Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services recommends changes in perspectives and policies regarding insects that will contribute to sustainability of ecosystem services.

How long is Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services?

Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services by Timothy D Schowalter is 362 pages long, and a total of 91,224 words.

This makes it 122% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 18 minutes to read Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services aloud.

What Reading Level is Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services?

Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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