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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David L. StrayerPublisher: University of California Press Imprint: University of California Press Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9780520255265ISBN 10: 0520255267 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 10 June 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsPreface PART ONE: The Laboratory 1. The Model as Monster 2. The Case of Pearly Mussels PART TWO: The Monster's Parts 3. Dispersal 4. Habitat 5. Hosts 6. Food 7. Enemies 8. Implications for Conservation PART THREE: Making the Monster Walk 9. Three Models for Mussel Ecology 10. Is a Comprehensive Model Possible? Literature Cited IndexReviewsHighly recommended. --Choice Illuminating and thought provoking... This timely book will entice still more ecologists to study and help save these fascinating animals. --Conservation Biology A must-read for anyone working or studying the ecology of this diverse and endangered assemblage of mollusks. --Journal of Molluscan Stds/ Malacologist This thorough, authoritative and highly enjoyable read is a must for all freshwater biologists. --Freshwater Biology Thoughtful, and thought-provoking... A valuable read for most ecologists, especially those concerned with the conservation of this threatened species. --Biofeedback Highly recommended. --Choice Author InformationDavid L. Strayer is Senior Scientist at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and author of Pearly Mussels of New York State, among other books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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