| Description |
x, 504 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. General concepts of aquatic ecosystems -- 1. Ecosystem function and management -- 2. Standing crop, productivity and growth limitation -- 3. Hydrographic characteristics -- 4. Nutrient cycles -- 5. Characteristics of pollutants -- Pt. II. Effects of pollutants in standing water -- 6. Phytoplankton -- 7. Eutrophication -- 8. Zooplankton -- 9. Macrophytes -- 10. Lake and reservoir restoration -- Pt. III. Effects of pollutants in running water -- 11. Periphyton -- 12. Benthic macroinvertebrates -- 13. Fish -- App. A. Description of benthic macroinvertebrates and comments on their biology -- App. B. Study questions and answers |
| Summary |
"Pollutant Effects in Freshwater provides a practical and concise introduction to the ecological consequences of pollution in aquatic ecosystems. In tackling the problem of water quality deterioration this book combines the limnological and water pollution literature to describe how pollutants in wastewater affect populations of organisms in freshwater environments."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Ecological effects of wastewater. 2nd ed. 1992 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [440]-493) and index |
| Subject |
Water -- Pollution.
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Water -- Pollution -- Environmental aspects.
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Sewage disposal in rivers, lakes, etc. -- Environmental aspects.
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| Author |
Jacoby, Jean M., 1956-
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Welch, E. B. (Eugene B.).
Ecological effects of wastewater
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| LC no. |
2003061721 |
| ISBN |
0415279925 paperback alkaline paper |
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0415279917 alkaline paper |
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