Exposed Fragility

Exposed Fragility

Vulnerable Organisms to Climate Change

  • Auteur: Hidalgo-Oñate, Diego
  • Éditeur: Cervantes Digital
  • Collection: Ensayos
  • ISBN: 9791222442723
  • Lieu de publication:  Quito , Ecuador
  • Année de publication: 2023
  • Pages: 28
Embark on an exhilarating literary odyssey with "Exposed Fragility: Vulnerable Organisms to Climate Change," a captivating exploration of the intricate dance between our planet's delicate ecosystems and the powerful forces of climate change. In this thought-provoking masterpiece, each chapter unveils a riveting story of survival, adaptation, and the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth.
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Climate Change and its Impact on Biodiversity
  • Chapter 2: Bees and the Threat to Pollination
    • Case Study: Bees and Crops: A Marriage at Risk
  • Chapter 3: Phytoplankton and the Foundation of the Food Chain
    • Case Study: Coral Bleaching and its Impact on Marine Ecosystems
  • Chapter 4: Heat-Sensitive Plants and their Struggle for Survival
    • Case Study: Tropical Forests and Their Vulnerability to Warming
  • Chapter 5: Trees Prone to Spontaneous Combustion and Forest Fires
    • Case Study: Mega Fires and their Impact on Landscape Ecology
  • Chapter 6: Soil Microorganisms and Ecosystem Resilience
    • Case Study: Soil Degradation and Effects on Agriculture
  • Chapter 7: Endangered Vital Crop
    • Case Study: Rice and the Climatic Threat to Agriculture
  • Chapter 8: Fish Struggling in Warm Waters
    • Case Study: Atlantic Cod and the Fishing Crisis
  • Chapter 9: Birds Fighting for Survival
    • Case Study: The Hummingbird and Its Crucial Relationship with Flowers
  • Chapter 10: Vulnerable Human Communities and Adaptation Struggles
    • Case Study: Pastoral Community in the African Sahel
  • Chapter 11: Reflections on Resilience and Adaptation
  • Epilogue

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