Streams : their ecology and life

Streams : their ecology and life /

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cushing, C. E. (Colbert E.)
Other Authors: Allan, J. David
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Diego, Calif. ; London : Academic Press, ©2001.
Subjects:
Stream ecology.
Stream animals.
Stream plants.
Stream ecology > United States.
Stream ecology > North America.
Stream animals > North America.
Stream plants > North America.
Écologie des cours d'eau.
Flore des cours d'eau > Amérique du Nord.
Faune des cours d'eau > Amérique du Nord.
Flusskunde
Ökologie.
Süßwasserpflanzen.
Süßwassertiere.
Naturschutz
Strom.
Rivieren.
Ecologie.
Biotopen.
Cursos d'aigua > Aspectes ambientals > Amèrica del Nord.
Ecologia fluvial > Amèrica del Nord.
North America.
United States.
Nordamerika
Table of Contents:
  • 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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