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Ponds and small lakes - Microorganisms and freshwater ecology (Paperback)
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Ponds and small lakes - Microorganisms and freshwater ecology (Paperback)
Series: Naturalists' Handbooks, 32
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Ponds and small lakes support an extremely rich biodiversity of
fascinating organisms. Many people have tried pond-dipping and
encountered a few unfamiliar creatures, such as dragonfly nymphs
and caddisfly larvae. However, there is a far richer world of
microscopic organisms, such as diatoms, desmids and rotifers, which
is revealed in this book. Anyone with access to a microscope can
open up this hidden dimension. Identification keys are provided so
that readers can identify, explore and study this microscopic
world. There are also many suggestions of ways in which readers can
then make original contributions to our knowledge and understanding
of pond ecology. The book not only explores the fascinating world
of the creatures within ponds and their interactions, but also
explains the many ways in which ponds are important in human
affairs. Ponds are being lost around the world, but they are a key
part of a system that maintains our climate. In the face of climate
change, it has never been more important to understand the ecology
of ponds. Includes keys to: A - Traditional key to kingdoms of
organisms; B - Contemporary key to kingdoms of organisms; C -
Pragmatic key to groups of microorganisms; D - Algae visible, at
least en masse, to the naked eye; E - Periphyton, both attached to
surfaces and free living; F - Protozoa; G- Freshwater invertebrates
and; H - Common phytoplankton genera in ponds.
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