| Description |
xx, 569 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Aquatic ecology series |
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Aquatic ecology series.
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| Contents |
1. Why Study Continental Aquatic Systems? -- 2. Properties of Water -- 3. Movement of Light, Heat, and Chemicals in Water -- 4. Hydrology and Physiography of Groundwater and Wetland Habitats -- 5. Physiography of Flowing Water -- 6. Physiography of Lakes and Reservoirs -- 7. Types of Aquatic Organisms -- 8. Microbes and Plants -- 9. Animals -- 10. Biodiversity of Freshwaters -- 11. Aquatic Chemistry Controlling Nutrient Cycling: Redox and O[subscript 2] -- 12. Carbon -- 13. Nitrogen, Sulfur, Phosphorus, and Other Nutrients -- 14. Effects of Toxic Chemicals and Other Pollutants on Aquatic Ecosystems -- 15. Unusual or Extreme Habitats -- 16. Nutrient Use and Remineralization -- 17. Trophic State and Eutrophication -- 18. Behavior and Interactions among Microorganisms and Invertebrates -- 19. Predation and Food Webs -- 20. Nonpredatory Interspecific Interactions among Plants and Animals in Freshwater Communities -- 21. Fish Ecology and Fisheries -- 22. Freshwater Ecosystems |
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23. Conclusions -- App. Experimental Design in Aquatic Ecology |
| Summary |
Covers both basic and applied aspects of freshwater ecology. This book provides an introduction to the study of lakes and streams. It covers issues of spatial and temporal scale, anthropogenic impacts, and application of ecological concepts. It includes a glossary, questions for thought, worked examples of equations, and real-life problems |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Limnology.
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Freshwater ecology.
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Freshwater ecology -- Textbooks.
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Limnology -- Textbooks.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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Textbooks.
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| Author |
ebrary, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2001092383 |
| ISBN |
0122191358 |
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