| The Importance of Aquatic-Terrestrial Ecotones for Freshwater Fish Contributor(s): Schiemer, F. (Editor), Zalewski, M. (Editor), Thorpe, J. E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9048145155 ISBN-13: 9789048145157 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Fish - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Lakes, Ponds & Swamps - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 597.05 |
| Series: Developments in Hydrobiology |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 8.25" W x 11" (1.40 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ecotones are interface zones between different ecosystems. Their ecological role and significance with regard to ecological management and conservation has become increasingly appreciated. For the management of freshwater resources, for example, an improved understanding of the role of land/inland water interfaces, will be essential for reducing negative human impacts by engineering, nutrient loading, siltation, etc. The management of ecotones, on the other hand, offers the possibility to control aquatic system processes via stock control of fish populations. Fish apparently are both excellent indicators of ecotone quality as well as determiners of its structure and function. |