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Ecology of Aquatic Systems
Second Edition
Michael Dobson and Chris Frid
336 pages
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numerous halftones and figures
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246x189mm
978-0-19-929754-2
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Paperback
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13 November 2008
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- The unique combination of freshwater and marine ecology provides a balanced introduction to aquatic systems
- Emphasises the features shared by marine and freshwater systems, helping students to draw out common themes
- Broad yet succinct coverage makes this the perfect text for an introductory course: the emphasis is on mastering the fundamental concepts, not being weighed down with detail
- Online Resource Centre features additional resources for both lecturers and students, enhancing the value of this text as a teaching and learning tool
New to this edition - Expanded coverage of fundamentals sees two separate chapters covering the global water system, and life in aquatic systems
- Enhanced coverage of coral reefs, salt lakes, mangroves, and salt marshes
- New two-colour text design, with revised two-colour figures
- New testbank of multiple-choice questions, adding to the value of the text as a teaching and learning tool
Aquatic systems exhibit incredible diversity - from mountain streams to deep oceans, from lakes and ponds to the estuaries that link river and sea. Despite their distinct characters, however, these systems share common properties and, at the level of ecology, are not all that different after all. But how can this be?
Ecology of Aquatic Systems brings together coverage of freshwater and marine systems to illustrate the principles and properties that unify aquatic systems. Using examples drawn from a wide geographical range, the book presents a broad survey of the field that acts as the
ideal foundation for further study.
Opening with a review of the different types of aquatic system and their interconnected nature, and the diversity of life within aquatic systems, the book goes on to explore the key types of aquatic habitat, emphasising the ecological themes that pervade each system.
Written with students in the centre of the frame, Ecology of Aquatic Systems retains the succinct, lucid style for which the first edition was praised, and includes cross-references throughout, a substantial glossary, and extensive index, to help readers engage with, and fully understand, the material presented.
With the global importance of aquatic systems becoming more apparent - and the need for effective management of
these systems becoming increasingly clear - there has never been a more important time for students to fully grasp the fundamentals of aquatic systems. Ecology of Aquatic Systems is the ideal course companion to achieve this goal.
Online Resource Centre:
The Online Resource Centre features:
For registered adopters of the text:
- Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download;
- A testbank of multiple-choice questions, for use in formative or summative assessment
For students:
- Hyperlinks to literature articles cited in the textReadership: First and second year biosciences undergraduates.
Also of value as a primer to those at a more advanced level who are new to the field.
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Michael Dobson, Freshwater Biological Association, Cumbria, UK, and Chris Frid, Marine Biology at the University of Liverpool, UK
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Review(s) from previous edition
"In my view the main strength of this book is its success in bringing together the whole of aquatic ecology in sufficient depth and breadth. All this within some 200pp (edition 1) and with excellent graphics.
- Jan Vermaat, Institute for Environmental Studies, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
"The style is just right and provides a good balance of generality and specific case studies. The level is also good and the style doesn't rely too heavily on jargon, which makes the book accessible. I feel that the quality of descriptions of the various issues and case studies is excellent - very clear and concise.
" - Simon Rundle, School of Biological Sciences, University of Plymouth
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1: The global water system
2: Living in aquatic systems
3: Rivers
4: Estuaries
5: Coastal seas
6: The open ocean
7: Lakes and ponds
8: Wetlands
9: The aquatic system
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The specification in this catalogue, including without limitation price, format, extent, number of illustrations, and month of publication, was as accurate as possible at the time the catalogue was compiled. Occasionally, due to the nature of some contractual restrictions, we are unable to ship a specific product to a particular territory. Jacket images are provisional and liable to change before publication.
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