Modern Trends in Applied Aquatic Ecology

Organisms and environment have evolved through modifying each other over millions of years. Humans appeared very late in this evolutionary time scale. With their superior brain attributes, humans emerged as the most dominating influence on the earth. Over the millennia, from simple hunter-food gathe...

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Other Authors: Ambasht, R.S. (Editor), Ambasht, Navin K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2003, 2003
Edition:1st ed. 2003
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Bioassessment of Health of Aquatic Systems by the Use of Diatoms
  • 2. The Management of Wetlands for Biological Diversity: Four Principles
  • 3. Use of Plants in Monitoring Heavy Metals in Freshwaters
  • 4. Hydrochemical Determinism, Ecological Polymorphism, and Indicator Values of Aquatic Bryophytes for Water Quality
  • 5. Plant Succession in Littoral Habitats: Observations, Explanations, and Empirical Evidence
  • 6. Phycoremediation: Algae as Tools for Remediation of Mine-Void Wetlands
  • 7. UV-B Impact on the Life of Aquatic Plants
  • 8. The Significance of Ultraviolet Radiation for Aquatic Animals
  • 9. Stress Responses in Cyanobacteria
  • 10. Biomonitoring and Bioindicators in Aquatic Ecosystems
  • 11. The Ecology of Wetlands Created in Mining-Affected Landscapes
  • 12. Conservation of Soil and Nutrients through Plant Cover on Wetland Margins
  • 13. Identification, Assessment and Mitigation of Environmental Impacts of Dam Projects