Overview
The compendium provides reviews and recent findings of the unique East African soda lakes
Authoritatives from various scientific disciplines provide new insights into soda lake research
Around 140 figures including many color photo-plates invite the readers to dip into the fascinating lakes
The book covers various aspects of soda lakes from development over organisms to uses and threats
Provides an ideal introduction of these ecosystems
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Genesis, Physics and Chemistry
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Organisms and Their Interactions
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Utilization, Threats and Conservation
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About this book
This book is devoted to the alkaline-saline lakes of East Africa, which include the world-famous “flamingo lakes”. It covers the full range of issues, from the lakes’ origin and history, life in and around these unique water bodies, to utilization, threats and management considerations. The authors, all of whom are leading international experts, summarize research done so far, highlight new and important findings, and provide future outlooks. The book is divided into three main sections: “Genesis, physics and chemistry” tackles lake development and the astounding physico-chemistry of the lakes. “Organisms and ecology” presents information about the many lake inhabitants, their interactions and adaptations to the extreme living conditions. “Utilization, management and perspectives” addresses threats such as lake exploitation and pollution, but also considers potential uses. This book will be particularly relevant to researchers and lecturers in the field of limnology and aquatic ecology, but is also designed to attract all those interested in nature and life on our planet.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Soda Lakes of East Africa
Editors: Michael Schagerl
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28622-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-28620-4Published: 25 August 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-80390-6Published: 09 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-28622-8Published: 16 August 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 408
Number of Illustrations: 31 b/w illustrations, 81 illustrations in colour
Topics: Freshwater & Marine Ecology