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Freshwater Aquatic Biomes
Richard A. Roth
ISBN: 0-313-34000-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34000-0
264 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 11/30/2008
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £44.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Description: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: series covers the freshwater biomes that exist in wetlands, ponds and lakes, and rivers and streams, examining all aspects that define these biomes: Vegetation, Geographical Distribution, Challenges posed by the environment, Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment.

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Conservation efforts Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships. The volume includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
    How to use this book
    The use of scientific names
    Chapter 1. Introduction to Freshwater Aquatic Biomes
    Chapter 2. Rivers
    Chapter 3. Wetlands
    Chapter 4. Lakes
    Glossary
    Bibliography
    Index
About the Author: Richard A. Roth is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Radford University, Radford, Virginia.
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