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Ecosystem ecology studies the links between organisms and their physical environment within an Earth System context. This chapter provides background on the conceptual framework and history of ecosystem ecology.
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(2002). The Ecosystem Concept. In: Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-21663-4_1
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