The ecology of rivers and streams: Rivers as dynamic physical entities; Abiotic factors; Energy resources; Feeding roles and food webs; Ecology : the structure and function of riverine ecosystems -- Types of rivers: Trout streams; Large rivers of the West; Diverse rivers of the Southeast; Warm-water rivers of the Midwest; Desert rivers of the Southwest; Special riverine systems -- The biota of rivers: Algae; Higher plants : the macrophytes; Insects; Mollusks; Crustaceans; Other invertebrates; Fishes; Reptiles and amphibians; Birds; Mammals -- Management, conservation, and restoration of rivers: Coping with the threats to America's rivers
Summary
Combines a discussion of the ecology of streams and rivers with an illustrated field guide of plants and animals found in the running waters of North America
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 350-357) and index
