The biology of freshwater wetlands / Arnold G. van der Valk.
By: Valk, Arnoud van der.
Series: Biology of habitats. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xiii, 280 p. : ill.; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780199608959.Subject(s): Wetlands | Wetland ecologyDDC classification: 577.68/V23 Other classification: CAS| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-274) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Water and soil -- 3. Microorganisms and invertebrates -- 4. Wetland plants and animals -- 5. Spatial and temporal patterns -- 6. Wetland functions -- 7. Invasive species -- 8. Restoration and creation -- 9. Global climate change -- 10. The value and future of wetlands.
"This concise textbook discusses the universal environmental and biological features of wetland habitats, with an emphasis on wetland plants and animals and their adaptations. It also describes the functional features of wetlands -- primary production, litter decomposition, food webs, and nutrient cycling and their significance locally and globally. The future of wetlands is examined, including the potential threats of global climate change and invasive species, as well as their restoration and creation."--Provided by publisher.
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