The biology of streams and rivers /

Giller, Paul S.

The biology of streams and rivers / Paul S. Giller and Bjorn Malmqvist - Oxford : Oxford University, [1998] - viii, 296 p. : ill. ; 25 cm - Biology of habitats .

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Runnning waters: a unique habitat -- 2. Running water habitats -- 3. The habitat templet -- 4. Life in running waters -- 5. Adaptations to life in running waters -- 6. Energy and nutrients -- 7. Movement and interaction -- 8. Community patterns, diversity, and biogeography -- 9. The use, abuse, and conservation of running waters; Studies in running waters

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.

9780198549772 9780198549772 £19.50


Stream ecology
Rivers.
Environment and Ecology.
Biology, life sciences
Marine biology
Ecological science, the Biosphere
Freshwater biology
Conservation of wildlife & habitats
Applied ecology
Zoology: insects (entomology) & other invertebrates
Zoology & animal sciences