Fundamental of Aquatic Ecology, Second Edition

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Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecology is a completely updated and revised edition of the earlier work, Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecosystems. The new edition has been re-titled to reflect the fact that the authors found that, from the modification exercise, a completely different and new book emerged. The new edition concentrates heavily of the fundamental features common to all aquatic systems, both marine and freshwater. This unique synthesis allows for the discussion of ecological processes comparatively, across environments. A general introduction is followed by discussion of various 'types' of aquatic ecosystems - open waters, coastal zones, benthos, and the aquatic ecosystem as a whole. This is followed by an important new chapter on aquatic ecosystems and global ecology. Later chapters consider the individuals and communities in aquatic ecosystems. A totally re-written and rejuvenated edition of an established student text. Synthesizes both marine and freshwater ecology. Covers both ecosystem ecology and population biology. In depth consideration of man's impact on the aquatic environment.Content: Chapter 1 Organisms and Ecosystems (pages 1–26): K. H. MannChapter 2 Ecology of Water Columns (pages 27–56): I. ValielaChapter 3 Ecology of Coastal Ecosystems (pages 57–76): I. ValielaChapter 4 Ecology of Deep?Water Zones (pages 77–90): B. T. HargraveChapter 5 Lakes and Oceans as Functional Wholes (pages 91–107): D. W. SchindlerChapter 6 Aquatic Ecosystems and Global Ecology (pages 108–122): D. W. SchindlerChapter 7 Community Organization in Marine and Freshwater Environments (pages 123–144): C. R. TownsendChapter 8 Reproduction, Life Histories and Dispersal (pages 145–171): R. S. K. BarnesChapter 9 Speciation and Biogeography (pages 172–185): J. H. R. GeeChapter 10 Specialist Aquatic Feeding Mechanisms (pages 186–209): J. H. R. GeeChapter 11 Reefs (pages 211–229): R. N. HughesChapter 12 Streams and Rivers: One?Way Flow Systems (pages 230–242): M. J. Winterbourn and C. R. TownsendChapter 13 Impacts of Man's Activities on Aquatic Systems (pages 243–264): B. T. Hargrave