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Limnological Analyses

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Lake Basin Characteristics and Morphometry

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 1-14
  3. Light and Temperature

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 15-32
  4. Physical Characteristics: Lake Models

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 33-43
  5. The Heat Budget of Lakes

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 45-56
  6. Morphology and Flow in Streams

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 57-72
  7. Dissolved Oxygen

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 73-84
  8. Inorganic Nutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Other Nutrients

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 85-111
  9. Organic Matter

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 137-146
  10. Composition and Biomass of Phytoplankton

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 147-174
  11. Collection, Enumeration, and Biomass of Zooplankton

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 175-188
  12. Benthic Fauna of Lakes

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 189-208
  13. Benthic Fauna of Streams

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 209-217
  14. Primary Productivity of Phytoplankton

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 219-239
  15. Feeding Rates by Protists and Larger Zooplankton

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 241-249
  16. Zooplankton Production

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 251-256
  17. Predator-Prey Interactions

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 257-262
  18. Enumeration of Fish or Other Aquatic Animals

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 263-269
  19. Bacterial Growth and Productivity

    • Robert G. Wetzel, Gene E. Likens
    Pages 271-287

About this book

In this thoroughly updated third edition, the authors have provided a series of carefully designed and tested field and laboratory exercises that represent the full scope of limnology. In using this text, students will gain a solid foundation in this complex, multidisciplinary field of ecology as they explore the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of standing and running waters. Limnological Analyses, Third Edition illustrates accepted standard methods as well as modern metabolic and experimental approaches and their research applications. Each exercise is preceded by an introductory section and concludes with questions for students as well as suggestions for further reading. As a textbook, Limnological Analyses, Third Edition is a highly structured, concise presentation with a research-oriented approach that openly invites active participation by students.

Reviews

From the reviews of the third edition:

"Designed to accommodate undergraduates with diverse backgrounds, this text provides an excellent introduction to limnological methods and problems. … In other words, this book was written to be used in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field! … Many line drawings, graphs, and B/W photographs provided. Amply referenced, this book should be considered by professional limnologists, especially those looking for an excellent undergraduate textbook." (Northeastern Naturalist, Vol. 12 (2), 2005)

"This is the third edition of this well known text book on limnological methods. … This book is written for students but also for the teachers and is meanwhile a standard volume … and a starting point for independent scientific work. Without doubt all students and teachers should have access to this book. … I would recommend that if you already do not have this book, it is worth more than ever to buy it." (Norbert Walz, International Review of Hydrobiology, Vol. 86 (1), 2001)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA

    Robert G. Wetzel

  • Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Cary Arboretum, The New York Botanical Garden, Millbrook, USA

    Gene E. Likens

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Softcover Book USD 89.99
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