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OverviewTropical 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Dudgeon (Department of Ecology & Biodiversity, The University of Hong Kong, China)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.930kg ISBN: 9780120884490ISBN 10: 0120884496 Pages: 370 Publication Date: 12 February 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Physical and Chemical Features of Tropical Flowing Waters 2. Primary Production in Tropical Streams and Rivers 3. Organic Matter Processing in Tropical Streams 4. Macroinvertebrates: Composition, Life Histories and Production 5. Fish Ecology in Tropical Streams 6. Aquatic, Semi-Aquatic and Riparian Vertebrates 7. Riparian Wetlands of Tropical Streams 8. Tropical High-Altitude Streams 9. Are Tropical Streams Ecologically Different from Temperate Streams? 10. Tropical Stream ConservationReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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