UID:
almafu_9959231496802883
Umfang:
1 online resource (343 p.)
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-281-14471-1
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9786611144715
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0-08-055717-1
Serie:
Aquatic ecology series
Inhalt:
This book 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 alomost every chapter, with a final chapter pro
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Description based upon print version of record.
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Front Cover; Tropical Stream Ecology; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1 Physical and Chemical Features of Tropical Flowing Waters; I. Introduction; II. Climatic Organizing Principles; A. Hadley Circulation; B. The Intertropical Convergence Zone; C. Solar Irradiance; D. Monsoons; E. El Niño Southern Oscillation; F. Spatially Irregular Phenomena; III. Temperature; A. Air Temperature; B. Effects of Elevation on Air and Water Temperature; C. Overview of Range in Water Temperature; D. Effects of Temperature on Metabolism and Oxygen Saturation; IV. Precipitation
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V. RunoffVI. Suspended and Dissolved Solids; VII. Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Carbon; A. Phosphorus; B. Nitrogen; C. Organic Carbon; VIII. Conclusions; References; Chapter 2 Primary Production in Tropical Streams and Rivers; I. Introduction; II. Small Streams; A. Primary Producers; B. Factors Controlling Productivity in Small Streams; III. Rivers; A. Primary Producers: Macrophytes and Phytoplankton; B. Factors Controlling Productivity in Tropical Rivers; IV. Floodplains and Wetlands; A. Primary Producers Associated with Floodplains and Wetlands
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B. Factors Controlling Productivity of Floodplains and WetlandsV. Mangroves; A. Primary Producers; B. Factors Controlling Mangrove Production; VI. Ecosystem Comparisons; VII. Threats; References; Chapter 3 Organic Matter Processing in Tropical Streams; I. Introduction; II. Organic Matter Dynamics; A. Diversity of Particulate Organic Material; B. Timing of Litter Inputs; C. Accession Pathways; D. Decomposition and Storage of Organic Matter in Riparian Zones; E. In-stream Decomposition Processes; F. Abiotic Factors Affecting In-stream Decomposition
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III. The Significance of Physical and Chemical Composition of LeavesIV. Microbial Contributions to Organic Matter Processing; V. The Role of Shredders in Organic Matter Processing; VI. Methodological Constraints on Decomposition Studies; VII. Autochthonous Plant Litter; VIII. Conclusions; References; Chapter 4 Macroinvertebrates: Composition, Life Histories and Production; I. Introduction; A. The Taxonomic Impediment; B. Challenges and Potential Solutions; C. Chapter Objectives; II. Composition of the Fauna; A. General Characteristics; B. Composition of the Non-Insect Fauna
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C. Composition of the Insect FaunaD. Diversity of Tropical Stream Faunas; E. Latitudinal Patterns in Diversity; III. Life Histories and Secondary Production; A. Seasonality; B. Life Spans and Voltinism; C. Breeding by Other Macroinvertebrates; D. Secondary Production; E. Trophic Basis of Macroinvertebrate Production; IV. Bioassessment and Biomonitoring; V. Research Needs; References; Chapter 5 Fish Ecology in Tropical Streams; I. Introduction; II. Stream Habitats and Fish Faunas in the Tropics; A. Landmasses and Watersheds; B. Continental Basins; C. Latitudinal Gradients
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D. Elevation Gradients
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English
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0-12-088449-6
Sprache:
Englisch
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