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Ponds and small lakes microorganisms and freshwater ecology

By Brian , Moss

Book information

Publisher
Pelagic Publishing;Exeter;UK Pelagic Publishng
Year
2017
ISBN
9781784271350, 9781784271367, 9781784271374, 9781784271381, 1784271357, 1784271365, 1784271373, 1784271381
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
18 MB (19193482 bytes)
Series
Naturalists' handbook 32
Pages
216 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Microorganisms;Pond ecology

Description

Ponds and small lakes support an extremely rich biodiversity of fascinating organisms. Many people have tried pond-dipping and encountered a few unfamiliar creatures, such as dragonfly nymphs and caddisfly larvae. However, there is a far richer world of microscopic organisms, such as diatoms, desmids and rotifers, which is revealed in this book. Anyone with access to a microscope can open up this hidden dimension. Identification keys are provided so that readers can identify, explore and study this microscopic world. There are also many suggestions of ways in which readers can then make original contributions to our knowledge and understanding of pond ecology. The book not only explores the fascinating world of the creatures within ponds and their interactions, but also explains the many ways in which ponds are important in human affairs. Ponds are being lost around the world, but they are a key part of a system that maintains our climate. In the face of climate change,...

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