Quantitative and qualitative: numbers and reality in the study of living organisms
1987; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1365-2427.1987.tb01039.x
ISSN1365-2427
Autores Tópico(s)Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
ResumoFreshwater BiologyVolume 17, Issue 1 p. 177-189 Quantitative and qualitative: numbers and reality in the study of living organisms GEOFFREY FRYER, Corresponding Author GEOFFREY FRYER Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry House, Far Sawrey. Ambleside, CumbriaDr Geoffrey Fryer, Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry House, FarSawrey, Amhlcside, Cumbria LA22 OLP.Search for more papers by this author GEOFFREY FRYER, Corresponding Author GEOFFREY FRYER Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry House, Far Sawrey. Ambleside, CumbriaDr Geoffrey Fryer, Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry House, FarSawrey, Amhlcside, Cumbria LA22 OLP.Search for more papers by this author First published: February 1987 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2427.1987.tb01039.xCitations: 17AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Andersen K.P. & Ursin E. (1977) A multispecies extension to the Beverton and Holt theory of fishing, with accounts of phosphorus circulation and primary production. 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