Streams : their ecology and life /

Streams is a handbook that combines a discussion of the ecology of streams and rivers, in layperson language, with an illustrated field guide of the plants and animals found in running waters of North America. Various illustrations and maps accompany the text. The authors are extremely well known--C...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cushing, C. E. (Colbert E.)
Otros Autores: Allan, J. David
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Diego, Calif. ; London : Academic Press, �2001.
Temas:
Stream ecology.
Stream animals.
Stream plants.
Stream ecology > United States.
Stream ecology > North America.
Stream animals > North America.
Stream plants > North America.
�Ecologie des cours d'eau.
Flore des cours d'eau > Am�erique du Nord.
Faune des cours d'eau > Am�erique du Nord.
Rivieren.
Ecologie.
Biotopen.
North America.
United States.
waterlopen
streams
rivieren
rivers
zoetwaterecologie
freshwater ecology
aquatische ecologie
aquatic ecology
Aquatic Ecology
Aquatische ecologie
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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