Algal ecology : freshwater benthic ecosystems / edited by R. Jan Stevenson, Max L. Bothwell, Rex L. Lowe.

Other author Stevenson, R. Jan.
Other author Bothwell, M. L. (Max L.)
Other author Lowe, Rex L.
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Diego : Academic Press, ©1996.
Descriptionxxvi, 753 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Freshwater algae--Ecology.
Freshwater ecology.

SeriesAquatic ecology series
Aquatic ecology series. ^A356766
Contents An introduction to algal ecology in freshwater benthic habitats -- Patterns in benthic algae of streams -- Periphyton patterns in lakes -- Patterns in wetlands -- Effects of light -- Periphyton responses to temperature at different ecological levels -- Nutrients -- Resource competition and species coexistence in freshwater benthic algal assemblages -- Interactions of benthic algae with their substrata -- The role of heterotrophy in algae -- The stimulation and drag of current -- Effects of grazers on freshwater benthic algae -- Response of benthic algal communities to natural physical disturbance -- Ecotoxicology of inorganic chemical stress to algae -- Effects of organic toxic substances -- Acidification effects -- The role of periphyton in benthic food webs -- Algae in microscopic food webs -- Role in nutrient cycling in streams -- Benthic algae and nutrient cycling in lentic freshwater ecosystems -- Modeling benthic algal communities: an example from stream ecology -- Benthic algal communities as biological monitors.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 95051737
ISBN0126684502 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QK570.25 .A43 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold