The biology of temporary waters /

The biology of temporary waters /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Williams, D. Dudley.
Imprint:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Description:	1 online resource (x, 337 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	Oxford biology Oxford biology.
Subject:	Aquatic ecology. Aquatic habitats. Aquatic ecology. Aquatic habitats.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11154680

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ISBN:	9780191523694 0191523690 0198528116 9780198528111 0198528124 9780198528128 9786610869909 6610869901
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-314) and index. Print version record.
Summary:	'The Biology of Temporary Waters' brings together diverse global literature on pure and applied aspects of temporary waters and their biotas. It examines their roles in both natural and human environments and seeks common evolutionary themes.
Other form:	Print version: Williams, D. Dudley. Biology of temporary waters. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006 0198528116 9780198528111

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. The physical environment
3. Influential environmental factors
4. The biota
5. Population dynamics
6. Community dynamics
7. Other temporary water habitats
8. Applied aspects of temporary waters
9. Habitats for vectors of disease
10. Importance and stewardship of temporary waters.