Ecological Dynamics of Tropical Inland Waters

A synthesis of tropical freshwater systems which illustrates the basic theory of freshwater biology.

Jack F. Talling (Author), Jacques Lemoalle (Author)

9780521169400, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 27 October 2011

452 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm, 0.66 kg

Review of the hardback: '… useful reading for undergraduate and graduate students interested in aquatic ecology (tropical or otherwise).' Harvey A. Bootsma, Limnology and Oceanography

Lakes and rivers of the tropics are rich with variety and human relevance, yet do not figure prominently in surveys of general freshwater biology and limnology. The fruits of their scientific exploration are largely embodied in regional and specialist descriptions and analyses. In this book the authors take a generalized view, on a world-wide scale, that is dynamic and quantitative in outlook. They set out to integrate events and processes under tropical conditions, not only geographically but also within a continuum of physics, chemistry and biology, so providing a foundation that will be of value to all who study and work with tropical inland waters.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Environmental transfers in space and time
3. Resource utilisation and biological production
4. Patterns of environmental change with time
5. Reactive components of time-variability
6. Concluding: tropical distinctiveness
Appendix A. Sources of regional information
Appendix B. Name changes and synonymy
Appendix C. Quantities, units and conversion factors
Appendix D. Symbols used in text
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Animal ecology [PSVS], Plant ecology [PSTS], Freshwater biology [PSPF]