Tropical Stream Ecology

Author : David Dudgeon
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080557171

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Tropical Stream Ecology by David Dudgeon Pdf

Tropical Stream Ecology describes the main features of tropical streams and their ecology. It covers the major physico-chemical features, important processes such as primary production and organic-matter transformation, as well as the main groups of consumers: invertebrates, fishes and other vertebrates. Information on concepts and paradigms developed in north-temperate latitudes and how they do not match the reality of ecosystems further south is expertly addressed. The pressing matter of conservation of tropical streams and their biodiversity is included in almost every chapter, with a final chapter providing a synthesis on conservation issues. For the first time, Tropical Stream Ecology places an important emphasis on viewing research carried out in contributions from international literature. First synthetic account of the ecology of all types of tropical streams Covers all of the major tropical regions Detailed consideration of possible fundamental differences between tropical and temperate stream ecosystems Threats faced by tropical stream ecosystems and possible conservation actions Descriptions and synstheses life-histories and breeding patterns of major aquatic consumers (fishes, invertebrates)

Author : David Dudgeon
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 843 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789622094697

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Tropical Asian Streams by David Dudgeon Pdf

This book deals with the ecology of rivers and streams in the Oriental Region, and describes the composition of their unique fauna - especially the diverse array of animals which live on and among the bottom sediments. Dichotomous keys are provided as an aid to the identification of these animals, and the book is illustrated by over 100 pages of line drawings and maps. Special emphasis is given to the impact of human activities on streams and rivers, and the book concludes with a discussion of conservation and management options for these endangered habitats.

Author : F. Richard Hauer,Gary Lamberti
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080547435

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Methods in Stream Ecology by F. Richard Hauer,Gary Lamberti Pdf

Methods in Stream Ecology, Second Edition, provides a complete series of field and laboratory protocols in stream ecology that are ideal for teaching or conducting research. This updated edition reflects recent advances in the technology associated with ecological assessment of streams, including remote sensing. In addition, the relationship between stream flow and alluviation has been added, and a new chapter on riparian zones is also included. The book features exercises in each chapter; detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students; and taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae. With a student-friendly price, this book is key for all students and researchers in stream and freshwater ecology, freshwater biology, marine ecology, and river ecology. This text is also supportive as a supplementary text for courses in watershed ecology/science, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and landscape ecology. Exercises in each chapter Detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students Taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae Link from Chapter 22: FISH COMMUNITY COMPOSITION to an interactive program for assessing and modeling fish numbers

Author : J. David Allan,María M. Castillo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402055836

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Stream Ecology by J. David Allan,María M. Castillo Pdf

A hugely important text for advanced undergraduates as well as graduates with an interest in stream and river ecology, this second, updated edition is designed to serve as a textbook as well as a working reference for specialists in stream ecology and related fields. The book presents vital new findings on human impacts, and new work in pollution control, flow management, restoration and conservation planning that point to practical solutions. All told, the book is expanded in length by some twenty-five percent, and includes hundreds of figures, most of them new.

Author : F. Richard Hauer,Gary A. Lamberti
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124165786

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Methods in Stream Ecology by F. Richard Hauer,Gary A. Lamberti Pdf

Methods in Stream Ecology provides a complete series of field and laboratory protocols in stream ecology that are ideal for teaching or conducting research. This two part new edition is updated to reflect recent advances in the technology associated with ecological assessment of streams, including remote sensing. Volume focusses on ecosystem structure with in-depth sections on Physical Processes, Material Storage and Transport and Stream Biota. With a student-friendly price, this Third Edition is key for all students and researchers in stream and freshwater ecology, freshwater biology, marine ecology, and river ecology. This text is also supportive as a supplementary text for courses in watershed ecology/science, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and landscape ecology. Provides a variety of exercises in each chapter Includes detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students Presents taxonomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae Includes website with tables and a link from Chapter 22: FISH COMMUNITY COMPOSITION to an interactive program for assessing and modeling fish numbers Written by leading experts in stream ecology

Author : Colbert E. Cushing,Kenneth W. Cummins,G. Wayne Minshall
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 852 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520245679

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River and Stream Ecosystems of the World by Colbert E. Cushing,Kenneth W. Cummins,G. Wayne Minshall Pdf

This ia a synopsis and review of the major rivers of the world.

Author : John Francis Talling,Jacques Lemoalle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 49,8 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 : J. David Allan,María M. Castillo,Krista A. Capps
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030612863

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Stream Ecology by J. David Allan,María M. Castillo,Krista A. Capps Pdf

Stream Ecology: Structure and Function of Running Waters is designed to serve as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and as a reference source for specialists in stream ecology and related fields. This Third Edition is thoroughly updated and expanded to incorporate significant advances in our understanding of environmental factors, biological interactions, and ecosystem processes, and how these vary with hydrological, geomorphological, and landscape setting. The broad diversity of running waters – from torrential mountain brooks, to large, lowland rivers, to great river systems whose basins occupy sub-continents – makes river ecosystems appear overwhelming complex. A central theme of this book is that although the settings are often unique, the processes at work in running waters are general and increasingly well understood. Even as our scientific understanding of stream ecosystems rapidly advances, the pressures arising from diverse human activities continue to threaten the health of rivers worldwide. This book presents vital new findings concerning human impacts, and the advances in pollution control, flow management, restoration, and conservation planning that point to practical solutions. Reviews of the first edition: ".. an unusually lucid and judicious reassessment of the state of stream ecology" Science Magazine "..provides an excellent introduction to the area for advanced undergraduates and graduate students..." Limnology & Oceanography "... a valuable reference for all those interested in the ecology of running waters." Transactions of the American Fisheries Society Reviews of the second edition: "Overall, a must for the field centre and a good starter text in stream ecology." (TEN News, October, 2007) "Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty." (P. R. Pinet, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (7), 2008) "... a very good, fluidly readable book which contains the latest key scientific knowledge of the ecology of running waters." (Daniel Graeber, International Review of Hydrobiology, Vol. 94 (2), 2009)

Author : Colbert E. Cushing,J. David Allan
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001-09-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0120503409

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Streams by Colbert E. Cushing,J. David Allan Pdf

The ecology of rivers and streams; Types of rivers; The biota of rivers; Management, conservation, and restoration of rivers.

Author : Ro McConnell,R. H. Lowe-McConnell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1987-02-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521280648

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Ecological Studies in Tropical Fish Communities by Ro McConnell,R. H. Lowe-McConnell Pdf

The result of compiling widely scattered research on fish in tropical rivers, lakes and seas. A comprehensive overview of the ecology of fish communities in freshwater as well as marine environments.

Author : David J. Gilvear,Malcolm T. Greenwood,Martin C. Thoms,Paul J. Wood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119994343

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River Science by David J. Gilvear,Malcolm T. Greenwood,Martin C. Thoms,Paul J. Wood Pdf

River Science is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field at the interface of the natural sciences, engineering and socio-political sciences. It recognises that the sustainable management of contemporary rivers will increasingly require new ways of characterising them to enable engagement with the diverse range of stakeholders. This volume represents the outcome of research by many of the authors and their colleagues over the last 40 years and demonstrates the integral role that River Science now plays in underpinning our understanding of the functioning of natural ecosystems, and how societal demands and historic changes have affected these systems. The book will inform academics, policy makers and society in general of the benefits of healthy functioning riverine systems, and will increase awareness of the wide range of ecosystem goods and services they provide.

Author : Paul S. Giller,Bjorn Malmqvist
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998-11-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0198549776

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The Biology of Streams and Rivers by Paul S. Giller,Bjorn Malmqvist Pdf

The aim of this book is to provide an accessible, up-to-date introduction to stream and river biology. Beginning with the physical features that define running water habitats, the book goes on to look at these organisms and their ecology.

Author : James R. Barnes,G. Wayne Minshall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461337751

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Stream Ecology by James R. Barnes,G. Wayne Minshall Pdf

Most of the papers included here were part of the Plenary Sym posium on The Testing of General Ecological Theory in Lotic Ecosys tems held in conjunction with the 29th Annual Meeting of the North American Benthological Society in Provo, Utah, April 28, 1981. Sev eral additional papers were solicited, from recognized leaders in certain areas of specialization, in order to round out the coverage. All of the articles have been critiqued by at least two or three re viewers and an effort was made to rely on authorities in stream and theoretical ecology. In all cases this has helped to insure accur acyand to improve the overall quality of the papers. However, as one of our purposes has been to encourage thought-provoking and even controversial coverage of the topics, material has been retained even though it may upset certain critical readers. It is our hope that these presentations will stimulate further research, encourage the fuller development of a theoretical perspective among lotic ecologists, and lead to the testing of general ecological theories in the stream environment.

Author : Brian A. Whitton,B. A. Whitton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520030168

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River Ecology by Brian A. Whitton,B. A. Whitton Pdf

Author : P. de Deckker,W.D. Williams
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400948204

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Limnology in Australia by P. de Deckker,W.D. Williams Pdf

Australia is the world's driest inhabited continent. Water is our limiting resource. It might therefore be thought that our water resources would be the subject of the most intensive study. Certain aspects, it must be conceded, have received much attention, notably the availability of water in terms of actual quantity. The size of the surface water and the groundwater resource is well understood and indeed receives about as much study as can reasonably be expected in a country with as sparse a population and level of scientific manpower as ours. Although the importance of understanding the water resource in terms of quantity is widely accepted, what has not been generally appreciated is that for this resource to be 'available' to human society for all the different uses to which it is put, it is not sufficient that there exists within easy reach of the end users a certain total volume of water. For that water to fulfil its functions-for agriculture, industry, the home, recreation, biological conservation-it must be in a certain state: it must conform to certain chemical, physical and biological criteria, and what has not been sufficiently appreciated in Australian society is that the condition a water is in depends very much on the ecology of the waterbody in which it resides. There are waterbodies in the world, for example high-altitude glacial lakes, which are naturally so pristine that their water could be used for any purpose without treatment.