This book is not intended as a treatise on the sci ence of ecology; its aim is primarily educational. This is the justification, if any were necessary, for placing emphasis upon the point of view and the importance of an understanding of explanatory pro cesses and of the methods of scientific investigation. Any adequate treatment of this subject would ex oecd the space of this volume and it is reserved for future elaboration.

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