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Title Aquatic biodiversity in northern Australia : patterns, threats and future / edited by B.J. Pusey
Published Darwin, N.T. : Charles Darwin University Press (CDU Press), 2011
Darwin : Charles Darwin University Press (CDU Press), 2011

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 W'BOOL  333.95160994 Pus/Abi  AVAILABLE
Description 233 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 30 cm
Contents 1. Introduction / Brad Pusey -- 2. River landscapes and aquatic systems diversity / Doug Ward, Brad Pusey, Andrew Brooks, Jon Olley, Jeff Shellberg, John Spencer, Ken Tews -- 3. Natural processes supporting biodiversity in tropical rivers of northern Australia / Time Jardine, Danielle Warfe, Neil Pettit, Stephen Hamilton, Michelle Burford, Erica Garcia, Stuart Bunn, Michael Douglas -- 4. Plant communities of aquatic and riverine habitats / Neil Pettit, Simon Townsend, Ian Dixon, David Wilson -- 5. Aquatic invertebrates / Erica Garcia, Peter Dostine, Chris Humphrey, Michael Douglas, Brad Pusey, Ben Cook -- 6. Freshwater fish / Brad Pusey, Mark kennard, Damien Burrows, Colton Perna, Peter Kyne, Ben Cook, Jane Hughes -- 7. Amphibians and reptiles / Brad Pusey, Ben Cook, Arthur Georges -- 8. Birds / Peter Kyne, Peter Dostine -- 9. Identifying priority areas for the conservation of freshwater biodiversity in northern Australia / Virgilio Hermoso, Mark Kennard, Brad Pusey, Michael Douglas -- 10. Condition, impacts and threats to aquatic biodiversity / Brad Pusey, Danielle Warfe, Simon Townsend, Michael Douglas, Damien Burrows, Mark Kennard, Paul Close -- 11. The social, cultural and economic significance of tropical aquatic ecosystems: a diversity of values / Sue Jackson, Natalie Stoeckl, Silva Larson -- 12. Indigenous community-based management of tropical freshwater systems / Sue Jackson, Brad Pusey, Michael Douglas -- 13. Northern futures: threats and opportunities for freshwater ecosystems / Michael douglas, Sue Jackson, Samantha Setterfield, Brad Pusey, Peter Davies, Mark Kennard, Damien Burrows, Stuart Bunn -- Glossary
Summary This book provides an entry into the research, both past and present, concerning the aquatic biodiversity of northern Australia and more importantly, will help inform the continuing debate about the future of the region and especially of the distinctive biodiversity of its freshwater ecosystems
Analysis Australian
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Aquatic biodiversity conservation -- Australia, Northern.
Aquatic biodiversity -- Australia, Northern.
SUBJECT Australia. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326
Author Pusey, Brad, editor
Charles Darwin University.
ISBN 9780980864113 (paperback)