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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2006, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (8): 88-94.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20060815

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Development of the Modern Niche Theory and Its Main Representative Genres

Li Dezhi1,Liu Keyi1,Zang Runguo2,Wang Xuping1,Sheng Lijuan1,Zhu Zhiling1,Shi Qiang1,Wang Chang'ai1   

  1. 1. Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urbanization and Ecological Restoration, Department of Environmental Science, East China Normal University Shanghai 200062;2. Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, CAF Beijing 100091
  • Received:2005-02-18 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2006-08-25 Published:2006-08-25

Abstract:

Niche theory is one of the core thoughts in modern ecology. This paper deeply and comprehensively reviewed the process of formation and evolvement, and the latest development of the niche theory, and the main standpoints of the representative genres. The paper also pointed out the most influential genres, and analyzed the differences and the connections, the advantages and the shortcomings among these genres. The developing history of the niche research was classified. The directions and the prospects of the niche theory were deeply discussed.

Key words: niche, theory, development, genre