The Production Ecology of Wetlands The IBP Synthesis |
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| Editor:
| Westlake, D. F.
Kvet, J.
Szczepanski, A. |
| Author:
| Westlake, D. F.
Kvet, J.
Szczepanski, Andrzej |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-11330-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $88.95 |
Book Description:
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Wetlands are unique and fragile environments that provide a transition between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Focusing on freshwater wetlands with emergent vegetation, this book considers productivity in relation to communities of animals and plants, mineral cycling, hydrology and management. Emphasis is given to the biological interactions and processes underlying the structure and functioning of wetlands, revealing the need to appreciate the dynamics of the system to establish...
More DescriptionWetlands are unique and fragile environments that provide a transition between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Focusing on freshwater wetlands with emergent vegetation, this book considers productivity in relation to communities of animals and plants, mineral cycling, hydrology and management. Emphasis is given to the biological interactions and processes underlying the structure and functioning of wetlands, revealing the need to appreciate the dynamics of the system to establish appropriate management and conservation practices.