Ecology Of Meromictic Lakes

Author : Ramesh D. Gulati,Egor S. Zadereev,Andrei G. Degermendzhi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319491431

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Ecology of Meromictic Lakes by Ramesh D. Gulati,Egor S. Zadereev,Andrei G. Degermendzhi Pdf

This volume presents recent advances in the research on meromictic lakes and a state-of-the art overview of this area. After an introduction to the terminology and geographic distribution of meromictic lakes, three concise chapters describe their physical, chemical and biological features. The following eight chapters present case studies of more than a dozen meromictic lakes, showing the variety of physical and biochemical processes that promote meromixis. The result is a broad picture of the ecology and biochemistry of meromictic lakes in tropical and cold regions, in man-made pit lakes and euxinic marine lakes, and in freshwater as well as hypersaline lakes. In the final chapter the editors provide a synthesis of the topic and conclude that the study of meromictic lakes also offers new insights into the limnology of inland lakes. The book appeals to researchers in the fields of ecology, limnology, environmental physics and biophysics.

Author : Gene E. Likens
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123820037

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Lake Ecosystem Ecology by Gene E. Likens Pdf

A derivative of the Encyclopedia of Inland Waters, Lake Ecosystem Ecology examines the workings of the lake and reservoir ecosystems of our planet. Information and perspectives crucial to the understanding and management of current environmental problems are covered, such as eutrophication, acid rain and climate change. Because the articles are drawn from an encyclopedia, the articles are easily accessible to interested members of the public, such as conservationists and environmental decision makers. Includes an up-to-date summary of global aquatic ecosystems and issues Covers current environmental problems and management solutions Features full-color figures and tables to support the text and aid in understanding

Author : Haihan Zhang,Raju Sekar,Petra M. Visser
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889639434

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Microbial Ecology in Reservoirs and Lakes by Haihan Zhang,Raju Sekar,Petra M. Visser Pdf

Author : Max M. Tilzer,Colette Serruya
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 699 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642840777

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Large Lakes by Max M. Tilzer,Colette Serruya Pdf

The vast majority of the world's lakes are small in size and short lived in geological terms. Only 253 of the thousands of lakes on this planet have surface areas larger than 500 square kilometers. At first sight, this statistic would seem to indicate that large lakes are relatively unimportant on a global scale; in fact, however, large lakes contain the bulk of the liquid surface freshwater of the earth. Just Lake Baikal and the Laurentian Great Lakes alone contain more than 38% of the world's total liquid freshwater. Thus, the large lakes of the world accentuate an important feature of the earth's freshwater reserves-its extremely irregular distribution. The energy crisis of the 1970s and 1980s made us aware of the fact that we live on a spaceship with finite, that is, exhaustible resources. On the other hand, the energy crisis led to an overemphasis on all the issues concerning energy supply and all the problems connected with producing new energy. The energy crisis also led us to ignore strong evidence suggesting that water of appropriate quality to be used as a resouce will be used up more quickly than energy will. Although in principle water is a "renewable resource," the world's water reserves are diminishing in two fashions, the effects of which are multiplicative: enhanced consumption and accelerated degradation of quality.

Author : Gene E. Likens
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123819994

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River Ecosystem Ecology by Gene E. Likens Pdf

A derivative of the Encyclopedia of Inland Waters, River Ecosystem Ecology reviews the function of rivers and streams as ecosystems as well as the varied activities and interactions that occur among their abiotic and biotic components. Because the articles are drawn from an encyclopedia, the articles are easily accessible to interested members of the public, such as conservationists and environmental decision makers. Includes an up-to-date summary of global aquatic ecosystems and issues Covers current environmental problems and management solutions Features full-color figures and tables to support the text and aid in understanding

Author : Télesphore Sime-Ngando,Pierre Boivin,Emmanuel Chapron,Didier Jezequel,Michel Meybeck
Publisher : Springer
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319399614

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Lake Pavin by Télesphore Sime-Ngando,Pierre Boivin,Emmanuel Chapron,Didier Jezequel,Michel Meybeck Pdf

This book represents the first multidisciplinary scientific work on a deep volcanic maar lake in comparison with other similar temperate lakes. The syntheses of the main characteristics of Lake Pavin are, for the first time, set in a firmer footing comparative approach, encompassing regional, national, European and international aquatic science contexts. It is a unique lake because of its permanently anoxic monimolimnion, and furthermore, because of its small surface area, its substantially low human influence, and by the fact that it does not have a river inflow. The book reflects the scientific research done on the general limnology, history, origin, volcanology and geological environment as well as on the geochemistry and biogeochemical cycles. Other chapters focus on the biology and microbial ecology whereas the sedimentology and paleolimnology are also given attention. This volume will be of special interest to researchers and advanced students, primarily in the fields of limnology, biogeochemistry, and aquatic ecology.

Author : Ulrich Schiewer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540735243

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Ecology of Baltic Coastal Waters by Ulrich Schiewer Pdf

The first comprehensive overview of the enormous ecological diversity of Baltic coastal ecosystems is presented in this volume provides. A short introduction into the Baltic Sea as a reference ecosystem is followed by detailed descriptions of the characteristics of coastal ecosystems. Ecological case studies from four regions illustrate the different reactions of these ecosystems to natural and anthropogenic influences.

Author : Patrick O'Sullivan,C. S. Reynolds
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470999264

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The Lakes Handbook by Patrick O'Sullivan,C. S. Reynolds Pdf

Continuing concern about water supply and quality, ecosystem sustainability and restoration demands that the modern approach to the management of lakes and reservoirs should be based on a sound understanding of the application of the scientific and ecological principles that underlie freshwater processes. The Lakes Handbook provides an up-to-date overview of the application of ecologically sound approaches, methods and tools using experience gained around the world for an understanding of lakes and their management. Volume one of the Handbook addresses the physical and biological aspects of lakes pertinent to lake management, emphasising those aspects particularly relevant to large, still bodies of water. Volume two then considers lake management, with particular emphasis on sustainability, restoration and rehabilitation. This handbook will be invaluable to ecologists, environmental scientists, physical geographers and hydrologists involved in limnological research, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students looking for authoritative reviews of the key areas of limnological study. Brings together basic science and management issues. International coverage and international authors. Reviews management issues at a level suitable for the non-expert.

Author : Arlo W. Fast
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Lake ecology
ISBN : UOM:39015004627363

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The Effects of Artificial Aeration on Lake Ecology by Arlo W. Fast Pdf

Author : Winfried Lampert,Ulrich Sommer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780191526763

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Limnoecology by Winfried Lampert,Ulrich Sommer Pdf

This concise, readable introduction to limnology (the science of investigating the structure and function of inland waters), places the subject in the context of modern ecology. Unlike most ecological textbooks, which use examples taken almost exclusively from terrestrial systems, this book integrates the fields of limnology and ecology by presenting empirical data drawn entirely from freshwater ecosystems in order to advance ecological theories (limnoecology). This second edition builds upon the strengths of the first with the structure of the book following the same hierarchical concept of ecology, from habitat properties, individuals, populations, coupled populations and communities to ecosystems. However, it has been thoroughly revised throughout to incorporate findings from new technologies and methods (notably the rapid development of molecular genetic methods and stable isotope techniques) that have allowed a rapid and ongoing development of the field. There is a new emphasis on food webs, species diversity and ecosystem functioning, climate change, and conservation management. Key ecological questions are examined in the light of the latest experimental evidence. Throughout the text evolutionary theory is applied to an understanding of freshwater ecosystems, thereby filling a niche between traditional limnology and evolutionary ecology. This accessible text is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in limnology, freshwater ecology, and aquatic biology as well as the many professional limnologists, ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise but authoritative overview of the topic

Author : John R. Vallentyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Algae
ISBN : UOM:39015001565178

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The Algal Bowl by John R. Vallentyne Pdf

This book gives information about lakes and explains how they are affected by nutrients derived from human activities.

Author : John Francis Talling,Jacques Lemoalle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998-12-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521621151

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Ecological Dynamics of Tropical Inland Waters by John Francis Talling,Jacques Lemoalle Pdf

A synthesis of tropical freshwater systems which illustrates the basic theory of freshwater biology.

Author : M. Scheffer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412749203

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Ecology of Shallow Lakes by M. Scheffer Pdf

This book presents a theoretical framework for understanding the dynamics of shallow lake communities as it has evolved over the past years from a combination of empirical studies, experimental work and model analysis. Although, as in most theoretical work, mathematical formulations play a role, the models that are used remain simple and most analyses are graphical rather than algebraic. The book will therefore appeal to workers who do not usually dig deep into theoretical ecology such as lake managers, field biologists and experimentalists. Students of theoretical ecology will also gain from the many real-world applications of topics such as predation and competition theory, bifurcation analysis and catastrophe theory.

Author : Robert G. Wetzel
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 1023 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780127447605

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Limnology by Robert G. Wetzel Pdf

This book gives a comparative treatment of topics accross lake, reservoir, and rive ecosystems. These analysis do indeed indicate differences among the properties of lakes, land-water interface regions, reservoirs, and rivers. Importantly, these analysis also indicate marked commonality in function.

Author : John J. Magnuson,Timothy K. Kratz,Barbara J. Benson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 019513690X

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Long-term Dynamics of Lakes in the Landscape by John J. Magnuson,Timothy K. Kratz,Barbara J. Benson Pdf

"Two whole lake experiments are describes : experimental acidification at Little Rock Lake and the response of Lake Mendota to a natural experiment involving agricultural and urban development. Readers will learn the benefits of doing long-term ecological research, and limnologists will discover the richness of new information derived from studying suites of neighboring lakes across time."--BOOK JACKET.