Ponds And Lakes

Author : Brian Moss
Publisher : Naturalists' Handbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 1784271357

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Ponds and Small Lakes by Brian Moss Pdf

Ponds and small lakes support an extremely rich biodiversity of fascinating organisms. Many people have tried pond-dipping and encountered a few unfamiliar creatures, such as dragonfly nymphs and caddisfly larvae. However, there is a far richer world of microscopic organisms, such as diatoms, desmids and rotifers, which is revealed in this book. Anyone with access to a microscope can open up this hidden dimension. Identification keys are provided so that readers can identify, explore and study this microscopic world. There are also many suggestions of ways in which readers can then make original contributions to our knowledge and understanding of pond ecology. The book not only explores the fascinating world of the creatures within ponds and their interactions, but also explains the many ways in which ponds are important in human affairs. Ponds are being lost around the world, but they are a key part of a system that maintains our climate. In the face of climate change, it has never been more important to understand the ecology of ponds. Includes keys to: A - Traditional key to kingdoms of organisms; B - Contemporary key to kingdoms of organisms; C - Pragmatic key to groups of microorganisms; D - Algae visible, at least en masse, to the naked eye; E - Periphyton, both attached to surfaces and free living; F - Protozoa; G- Freshwater invertebrates and; H - Common phytoplankton genera in ponds.

Author : Christer Brönmark,Lars-Anders Hansson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198516125

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The Biology of Lakes and Ponds by Christer Brönmark,Lars-Anders Hansson Pdf

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Author : Johannah Haney
Publisher : Explore Your World
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1619306999

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Lakes and Ponds! by Johannah Haney Pdf

What kind of life can you find in lakes and ponds? In Lakes and Ponds! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, kids ages 7 to 10 explore the deep topic of these bodies of water--the life that teems in them, the history of their formation, and how they are changing as a result of climate change and human activity. Readers learn all about lakes and ponds while doing student-driven STEAM activities that promote the scientific method and allow for plenty of discovery through critical and creative thinking.

Author : Steven D. Smith
Publisher : Backcountry Guides
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0881504130

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Ponds and Lakes of the White Mountains by Steven D. Smith Pdf

A year-round guide to 68 of the best hikes, walks, and family outings in New Hampshire.

Author : Michael J. Caduto
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0874515092

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Pond and Brook by Michael J. Caduto Pdf

Introduces readers to the intriguing world of freshwater life.

Author : Steve McComas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203010082

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Lake and Pond Management Guidebook by Steve McComas Pdf

The Lake and Pond Management Guidebook is the successor to the bestselling Lake Smarts: The First Lake Maintenance Handbook, the "bible" for small-scale lake and pond improvements, published by the Terrene Institute in 1993. Completely revised and updated, now published by Lewis Publishers, this guidebook contains over 300 ideas and projects includ

Author : Christer Brönmark,Lars-Anders Hansson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198713593

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The Biology of Lakes and Ponds by Christer Brönmark,Lars-Anders Hansson Pdf

A concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of standing waters (lakes and ponds). As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book is on the organisms that dominate freshwater environments. Management and conservation aspects are also considered. The first edition of the book published in 1998 with a second, revised edition in 2005. There has been significant development in the field since the last revision appeared, particularly in the ecology of lakes and ponds in subtropical and tropical areas, and a new revision of this now classic text is timely.

Author : Christopher Deubler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015071194172

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Trout Ponds and Lakes in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan by Christopher Deubler Pdf

The pristine trout ponds and lakes in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are truly a unique resource. For the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is one of the few places in the continental United States where trout anglers can still find populations of native brook trout residing in cold, springfed ponds and lakes.

Author : Rudolph A. Rosen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781623491932

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Texas Aquatic Science by Rudolph A. Rosen Pdf

This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

Author : Robert Paul Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Connecticut
ISBN : OCLC:1391529467

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A Fisheries Guide to Lakes and Ponds of Connecticut, Including the Connecticut River and Its Coves by Robert Paul Jacobs Pdf

Author : Beat Oertli,Régis Céréghino,Jeremy Biggs,Steven Declerck,Andrew P. Hull,Maria Rosa Miracle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048190881

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Pond Conservation in Europe by Beat Oertli,Régis Céréghino,Jeremy Biggs,Steven Declerck,Andrew P. Hull,Maria Rosa Miracle Pdf

Ponds are an exceptional freshwater resource around the world and represent thirty percent of the global surface area of standing water. Furthermore, the millions of ponds which exist exhibit a particularly high biodiversity and have a high potential for ecosystem functions and services. Despite these impressive features, ponds face many threats from a variety of human activities and receive little or no protection under European and national legislation. Consequently, there is an urgent need to protect, consolidate and increase the pond resource in Europe. In order to achieve these objectives, the European Pond Conservation Network (EPCN) was launched 2004 in Geneva. Its aim is to promote the awareness, understanding and conservation of these small water bodies in the European landscape. This volume of “Developments in Hydrobiology” presents a selection of 31 papers presented during EPCN conferences held in 2006 in France (Toulouse) and in 2008 in Spain (Valencia). They represent a diverse collection of themes from across the continent and North Africa and present new and original insights into topics as wide ranging as pond biodiversity; human disturbance; landscape ecology; ecological assessment and monitoring; practical management measures; ecological restoration; hydrology and climate change; invasive species and threatened species.

Author : Robert Thorson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780802719836

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Beyond Walden by Robert Thorson Pdf

Acclaimed geologist Robert Thorson has been fascinated by kettle lakes ever since his youth in the upper Midwest. As with historic stone walls, each kettle lake has a story to tell, and each is emblematic of the interplay between geology and history. Beyond Walden covers the natural history of kettle lakes, a band of small lakes that extends from the prairie potholes of Montana to the cranberry bogs of Cape Cod. Kettle lakes were formed by glaciers and are recognizable by their round shape and deep waters. Kettles are the most common and widely distributed "species" of natural lake in the United States. They have no inlet or outlet streams so they are essentially natural wells tapping the groundwater. Isolated from one another, each lake has its own personality, and is vulnerable to pollution and climate warming. The most famous kettle lake is Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts; but northern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota are most closely associated with them. These lakes have had a tremendous impact on the livelihood and lifestyles of peoples of the area--Native Americans, early explorers and settlers, and the locals and tourists who now use the lakes for recreation. Thorson explores lake science: how kettle lakes are different from other lakes, what it takes to keep all lakes healthy, how global warming and other factors affect lakes. Beyond Walden has a strong environmental message, and will do for the kettle lakes of America's Heartland--and beyond--what Stone by Stone did for the historic stone walls of New England.

Author : Sandra Donovan
Publisher : Steadwell Books
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0739856901

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Animals of Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds by Sandra Donovan Pdf

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, adaptations, and life cycle of four animals that live in rivers, lakes, and ponds: the great blue heron, giant water bug, raccoon, and snapping turtle.

Author : Robert E. Stewart,Harold A. Kantrud
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Fishing
ISBN : UOM:39015095241553

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Classification of Natural Ponds and Lakes in the Glaciated Prairie Region by Robert E. Stewart,Harold A. Kantrud Pdf

Author : Edward A. Johnson,Kiyoko Miyanishi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780128188149

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Plant Disturbance Ecology by Edward A. Johnson,Kiyoko Miyanishi Pdf

Disturbance ecology continues to be an active area of research, having undergone advances in many areas in recent years. One emerging direction is the increased coupling of physical and ecological processes, in which disturbances are increasingly traced back to mechanisms that cause the disturbances themselves, such as earth surface processes, mesoscale, and larger meteorological processes, and the ecological effects of interest are increasingly physiological. Plant Disturbance Ecology, 2nd Edition encourages movement away from the informal, conceptual approach traditionally used in defining natural disturbances and clearly presents how scientists can use a multitude of approaches in plant disturbance ecology. This edition includes nine revised chapters from the first edition, as well new, more comprehensive chapters on fire disturbance and beaver disturbance. Edited by leading experts in the field, Plant Disturbance Ecology, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for scientists interested in understanding plant disturbance and ecological processes. Advances understanding of natural disturbances by combining geophysical and ecological processes Provides a framework for collaboration between geophysical scientists and ecologists studying natural disturbances Includes fully updated research with 5 new chapters and revision of 11 chapters from the first edition