| Description |
xix, 568 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / E. B. Worthington -- 1. General ecology of wetlands / S. Hejny, S. Segal and I. M. Raspopov -- 2. Primary production in wetlands / J. Kvet, D. F. Westlake and D. Dykyjova [et al.] -- 3. Further fate of organic matter in wetlands / J. W. Day, Jr., E. Pieczynska and B. Ulehlova -- 4. The role of decomposers in wetlands / B. Ulehlova -- 5. The role of animals and animal communities in wetlands / J. Dvorak, G. Imhof and J. W. Day, Jr. [et al.] -- 6. Mineral economy and cycling of minerals in wetlands / D. Dykyjova and B. Ulehlova -- 7. Micro-climatic conditions and water economy of wetlands vegetation / J. Krolikowska, K. Priban and P. Smid -- 8. The management of wetlands / S. M. Haslam, F. Klotzli and H. Sukopp [et al.] |
| Summary |
Wetlands are unique and fragile environments that provide a transition between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Focusing on freshwater wetlands with emergent vegetation, this book considers productivity in relation to communities of animals and plants and their environments, mineral cycling, hydrology and management. Emphasis is given to the biological interactions and processes underlying the structure and functioning of wetlands, revealing the need to appreciate the dynamics of the system to establish appropriate management and conservation practices |
| Notes |
Limnology Collection |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-545) and index |
| Notes |
Online version of the print title |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
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Purchased from the estate of Emeritus Professor W.D. (Bill) Williams |
| Subject |
Biological productivity.
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Wetland ecology.
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| Author |
Květ, J. (Jan), 1933-
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Szczepański, Andrzej.
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Westlake, D. F. (Derek Francis)
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International Biological Programme.
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| LC no. |
98015359 |
| ISBN |
0521228220 (hb) |
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