Rivers and lakes Books

Ecomorphology is the comparative study of the influence of morphology on ecological relationships and the evolutionary impact of ecological factors on morphology in different life intervals, populations, species, ...

Ecology and Morphology of Copepods is organized under the following general topics: Behavior, Feeding, Genetics, Horizontal Variations, Morphology, Phylogeny, Reproduction, Seasonal Changes, Vertical Distribution, plus two...

For a naturalist and limnologist, the Pantanal has the extreme fascination of an "ultima Thule" ofundisturbed and little known wilderness. The scientific world at large is almost unaware of its richness. In an age when...

The ecology of potamoplankton has received less attention than lake plankton. These proceedings produce a synthesis of the composition, community structure and dynamics of lotic phytoplankton, which are intuitively submitted...

This volume contains papers presented either in oral or poster form at the international symposium `Limnology of Mountain Lakes', held at Stará Lesná (Slovakia) between 1 and 7 July 1991. Several papers covered contributions...

Since the discovery by J. E. Lovelock, R. J. Maggs and R. A. Rasmussen, in 1972, of its ubiquity in sea water, dimethyl sulphide (DMS) , a biologically produced sulphur compound, has been the subject of continuously increasing...

Since the limnological research on the man-made Brokopondo Reservoir in the 'sixties, numerous data have been collected on the ecology of Surinam rivers and swamps. This book is a compilation of these data: it is the first...

This volume gives an insight into what a group of contemporary plankton biologists think about the utility, virtues, strengths and theoretical and practical weaknesses of J.H. Connell's Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis...

Planktonic marine cyanobacteria are abundant and significant in the biogeochemistry of the sea. This volume focuses on the filamentous cyanobacteria, particularly those in the genus Trichodesmium which are common in tropical...

Butterflyfishes of the family Chaetodontidae are conspicuous members of almost all tropical reefs. These colorful fishes have attracted a great deal of attention from both the scientific community and especially the aquarium...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This book is a stunning tribute to the beauty and majesty of the Adirondack Lakes region in upstate New York. Through a series of breathtaking black and white photographs, Stoddard captures the wildness and serenity of the region's lakes and shares some...

"Piquant, and uncommonly eloquent."--Kirkus Reviews"Stutz is an eloquent advocate for the river and the region's preservation."--Publishers WeeklyThe Delaware River flows out of New York's Catskill Mountains and winds its way through woodland and rural...

I have written this book because there is, as in almost all supraspecific ciliate taxa, an ur­ gent need for an up-to-date revision of the oxytrichids, which are common in terrestrial, limnetic, and marine biotopes. The last...

Rocas Alijos lies 180 nautical miles west of Baja California. It comprises several exposed rocks that surmount a large oceanic volcano rising from the ocean floor well off the continental shelf. It is located at the transition...

This book contains papers on the topics of brought together wetland SCientists from all wetland ecology and management, most of continents and provided an opportunity to exchange valuable information on a variety of which were...

J. J. Beukema, w. J. Wolff & J. J. W. M. Brouns Man is changing the biosphere at an ever increasing Netherlands ministery of Housing, Physical Planning rate. Several of these man-made changes are on a and Health (represented by...

The symposium "Pacific Salmon and Their Ecosystems: Status and Future Options',' and this book resulted from initial efforts in 1992 by Robert J. Naiman and Deanna J. Stouder to examine the problem of declining Pacific salmon...

Tropical estuaries are among the most modified and threatened of aquatic environments, supporting innumerable fisheries essential to the regions in which they occur. This book synthesizes the wealth of data available in this...

The African lakes are an extremely important ecosystem and the subject of much study relating to species introductions and loss of biodiversity. This book provides a thorough review of the whole subject and will be of great...

This book is about the behaviour of teleosts, a well-defined, highly successful taxonomic group of vertebrate animals sharing a common body plan and forming the vast majority of living bony fishes. There are over 22000 living...

Among the fishes, a remarkably wide range of biological adaptations to diverse habitats has evolved. As well as living in the conventional habitats of lakes, ponds, rivers, rock pools and the open sea, fish have solved the...

Aquaculture pond managers measure water-quality variables and attempt to maintain them within optimal ranges for shrimp and fish, but surprisingly little attention is paid to pond soil condition. Soil-water interactions can...

Origins of Plastids looks at symbiosis and symbiogenesis as a mechanism of evolution. This theory of endosymbiotic evolution postulates that photosynthetic prokaryotes living as endosymbionts within eukaryotic cells...

The Florida Everglades ecosystem is recognised world-wide as a significant wetland whose natural processes have been altered and remain threatened. State and Federal US agencies face critical decisions about the course of...

Since 1985, scientists have been documenting a hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico each year. The hypoxic zone, an area of low dissolved oxygen that cannot s- port marine life, generally manifests itself in the spring. Since...

This book presents a novel examination of transboundary water governance, drawing on global case studies and applying new theoretical approaches.

A fascinating collection of writings and information about Niagara Falls, including historical accounts, poetry, and geological information. Also includes a bibliography of works related to the subject.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Take a leisurely stroll along the banks of a brook with Mary Rogers Miller's charming guide to the plants and animals that call it home. From the first crocus of spring to the icy crystals of winter, Miller lovingly observes the ever-changing cycle of...

An impassioned plea to protect the salmon fisheries of Ulster, written by an expert in the field. John B. Sheil outlines the economic and environmental importance of these fisheries, and presents a compelling case for legal measures to preserve them...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the River Severn, located in the United Kingdom. It includes detailed information on its history, geography, and ecology, as well as its cultural and recreational significance. The author's lyrical prose and...

There are more than 180 exotic species in the Great Lakes. Some, such as green algae, the Asian tapeworm, and the suckermouth minnow, have had little or no impact so far. But a handful of others—sea lamprey, alewife, round goby, quagga mussel,...

"A revelation for hikers. Mashour knows the backcountry of Florida like few others."-Robert Silk, author of An Ecotourist's Guide to the Everglades and the Florida Keys"Provides detailed trail directions, a descriptive sense of each ecosystem, and...

Proceedings of the First International Conference held in Lancaster, England, July 11-14, 1988

Lake Powell Tales-an engaging and entertaining collection of personal stories that span the decades about exploring and enjoying America's most scenic lake, in the heart of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Boaters and hikers far and wide will relate...