Format:
1 Online-Ressource (144 pages, 8 pages of plates)
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illustrations (some color)
ISBN:
9789004278035
Content:
Preliminary material -- 1 Introduction -- 2 General Ecology -- 3 List of Tribus, genera and Species of the Tanypodinae -- 4 Introduction to the keys of Tribus, Larvae of Tanypodinae -- 5 Keys -- 6 General Aspects of the Systematics, Biology and Ecology of the Tanypodinae -- 7 Systematics, Biology and Ecology of Genera and Species -- (B) Tables of Biological and Ecological Properties of Tanypodinae Larvae -- References -- Acknowledgements -- Tanypodinae - Index to Scientific Names.
Content:
General ecology of the Chironomids and identification key to the Tanypodinae To most people midges are a nuisance—annoying creatures that can spoil a quiet evening. However, there are those who study these tiny insects with great passion, including the two authors of this book. Because the European Water Framework Directive requires the authorities to ascertain the presence status of macro-invertebrates in surface waters, their work gained more attention. Chironomids are a group of non-biting midges, the larvae of which are important in aquatic ecosystems. A major subfamily of this group are the Tanypodinae. The larvae of most of the species are free-swimming or crawling predators while those of other species burrow in the mud on the bottom. Since they inhabit a variety of habitats they can be found in almost all surface waters in the Netherlands. The authors revised existing identification keys and collected additional information on the biology and ecology of the larvae. Where possible, the identification keys use anatomical characters that are easily observed. The clear descriptions of the development stages, sampling methods and abiotic environmental factors help make this book useful for all students of chironomid larvae, professional or otherwise. This book is especially important for its potential use in water quality management. Volume 1: Chironomidae Larvae - General ecology and Tanypodinae Volume 2: Chironomidae Larvae - Biology and ecology of the Chironomini Volume 3: Chironomidae Larvae - Biology and Ecology of the Aquatic Orthocladiinae
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-[140])
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789050112598
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789050112598
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Chironomidae Larvae, Vol. 1: Tanypodinae: General Ecology and Tanypodinae Leiden, Boston : KNNV Publishing, 2007 ISBN 9789050112598
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1163/9789004278035
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