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Description for Periphyton
Hardcover. A comprehensive monograph on periphyton containing contributions by scientists from around the globe. It covers both basic and applied aspects of periphyton and provides an international review of periphyton ecology, exploitation and management. Editor(s): Azim, M. E. (Saitama University, Japan); Verdegem, M. C. J. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Van Dam, A. A. (UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Elft, The Netherlands); Beveridge, M. C. M. (Fisheries Research Services Freshwater Laboratory, Scotland, UK). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; PSPF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 171 x 28. Weight in Grams: 888.
The first comprehensive monograph on periphyton, this book contains contributions by scientists from around the globe. Multi-disciplinary in nature, it covers both basic and applied aspects of periphyton, and is applicable worldwide in natural, extensive and intensive managed systems. Periphyton, as described in this book, refers to the entire complex of attached aquatic biota on submerged substrates, including associated non-attached organisms and detritus. Thus the periphyton community comprises bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, zooplankton and other invertebrates. Periphyton is important for various reasons: as a major contributor to carbon fixation and nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems; as an important source of ... Read more
The first comprehensive monograph on periphyton, this book contains contributions by scientists from around the globe. Multi-disciplinary in nature, it covers both basic and applied aspects of periphyton, and is applicable worldwide in natural, extensive and intensive managed systems. Periphyton, as described in this book, refers to the entire complex of attached aquatic biota on submerged substrates, including associated non-attached organisms and detritus. Thus the periphyton community comprises bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, zooplankton and other invertebrates. Periphyton is important for various reasons: as a major contributor to carbon fixation and nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems; as an important source of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851990965
SKU
V9780851990965
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
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