The Brackish-Water Fauna of Northwestern Europe - Rilegato

Barnes, Richard S. K.

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ISBN 10: 0521455294 ISBN 13: 9780521455299

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1994

Riassunto

Brackish water can be found wherever sea water is diluted by freshwater to form water of intermediate salinity. The ephemeral habitats of estuaries, coastal lagoons and inland seas are rich in fauna, but are threatened by rising sea levels, drainage and reclamation of low lying coastal land, storms and sea defences. This is the first identification guide to the fauna of these ecologically important areas. The ecology of these animals and their habitats are examined and reviewed. The keys are designed to be used with living material, and illustrations are provided for all species likely to be found in brackish-water habitats in northwestern Europe, making identification easy. Fieldworkers, naturalists and students interested in these fragile and ephemeral habitats will find this an indispensable reference.

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'Fieldworkers, naturalists and students interested in Europe's coastal fringe will find this an essential reference work.' Bryan Sage, Countryside

Descrizione del libro:

A guide to the animals and habitats of brackish water in northwestern Europe. This unique guide reviews the ecology of these habitats and the species found in them. Keys and illustrations of all species make this indispensable for fieldworkers, naturalists and students alike.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0521455294
• ISBN 13: 9780521455299
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 303