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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1342
Book Description
Canadiana
Author: Freshwater Algae
Author: Edward G. BellingerPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119964326
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicators provides a comprehensive guide to temperate freshwater algae, with additional information on key species in relation to environmental characteristics and implications for aquatic management. The book uniquely combines practical material on techniques and water quality management with basic algal taxonomy and the role of algae as bioindicators. Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicators is divided into two parts. Part I describes techniques for the sampling, measuring and observation of algae and then looks at the role of algae as bioindicators and the implications for aquatic management. Part II provides the identification of major genera and 250 important species. Well illustrated with numerous original illustrations and photographs, this reference work is essential reading for all practitioners and researchers concerned with assessing and managing the aquatic environment.
Trophic Models of Aquatic Ecosystems
Author: Villy ChristensenPublisher: WorldFish
ISBN: 9711022842
Category : Aquatic ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Aquatic Biodiversity
Author: Henri J. DumontPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9781402015236
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In this age of increased fundamental and applied research on biodiversity, no single volume was as yet devoted to the various temporal and spatial aspects of aquatic biodiversity. The present book is published in honour of Professor Henri Dumont (Ghent, Belgium) at the occasion of his retirement as Editor-in-Chief of Hydrobiologia. The volume presents a selection of contributions on aquatic biodiversity, written by colleagues from the editorial board, fellow editors of aquatic journals and former students and collaborators. Contributions deal with a wide spectrum of topics related to aquatic biodiversity and cover fields such as actual- and palaeolimnology, taxonomy, and fundamental and applied limnology. Even reconnaissance chapters on management and cultural impact of water bodies are included. The book combines state-of-the-art contributions in aquatic sciences.
Field Techniques for Estimating Water Fluxes Between Surface Water and Ground Water
Author: Donald O. RosenberryPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500222819
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Interest in the use and development of our Nation's surface - and ground-water resources has increased significantly during the past 50 years. This work discusses field techniques for estimating water fluxes.
Rapid Bioassessment Protocols for Use in Wadeable Streams and Rivers
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of WaterPublisher:
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Category : Water quality bioassay
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Dictionary of Abbreviations in Medical Sciences
Author: Rolf HeisterPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642742440
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
Not everyone is a friend of the manifold abbreviations that have by now beCome a part of the scientific language of medicine. In order to avoid misunderstanding these abbreviations, it is wise to refer to a reliable dic tionary, such as this one prepared by Heister. The abbreviation ED means, for instance, effective dose to the pharmacologist. However, it might also stand for emetic dose. Radiologists use the same abbreviation for erythema dose, and ED could also mean ethyl dichlorarsine. A com mon meaning of ECU is European currency unit, a meaning that might not be very often in scientific medical publications. ECU, however, also means environmental control unit or European Chiropractic Union. Hopefully, those making inventions and discoveries will make use of Heister's dictionary before creating new abbreviations when preparing manuscripts for scientific publications. It is a very worthwhile goal not to use the same abbreviation for several different terms, especially if it is already widely accepted to mean only one of them. It may be impossible, however, to achieve this goal in different scientific disciplines. Therefore, although it is wise for the abbreviations used in a publication to be defined, it is also very helpful for readers and writers to use a dictionary such as this one. The author deserves our warmest thanks since we know that compiling such a comprehensive dictionary is based upon incredibly hard effort.
Modern Trends in Diatom Identification
Author: Gabriel CristóbalPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030392120
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
High-resolution images of phytoplankton cells such as diatoms or desmids, which are useful for monitoring water quality, can now be provided by digital microscopes, facilitating the automated analysis and identification of specimens. Conventional approaches are based on optical microscopy; however, manual image analysis is impractical due to the huge diversity of this group of microalgae and its great morphological plasticity. As such, there is a need for automated recognition techniques for diagnostic tools (e.g. environmental monitoring networks, early warning systems) to improve the management of water resources and decision-making processes. Describing the entire workflow of a bioindicator system, from capture, analysis and identification to the determination of quality indices, this book provides insights into the current state-of-the-art in automatic identification systems in microscopy.
Microbial Ecology of Leaves
Author: John H. AndrewsPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 146123168X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
The leaf surface or phyllosphere is a major habitat for microorganisms. Microbes on or within leaves play important roles in plant ecology, and these microbes can be manipulated to enhance plant growth or reduce plant disease. This book presents a number of critical reviews by internationally recognized experts on the microbial ecology of leaves. Topics include methods of assessment of microbial populations on leaf surfaces, leaves as reservoirs of ice nucleation phenomenon, and leaves as microbial habitats in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. The book will be of interest to students and scientists in numerous disciplines, including botany, aerobiology, meteorology, ecology, agriculture, and microbiology.
Balkan Biodiversity
Author: Huw I. GriffithsPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402028547
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
This is the first attempt to synthesize current understanding of biodiversity in the great European hot spot. A diverse group of international researchers offers perspective on biodiversity at the level of the gene, species and ecosystem, including contributions on temporal change. Biological groups include plants, mammals, spiders and humans, cave-dwelling organisms, fish, aquatic invertebrates and algae.