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The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robert T. Dillon
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:524 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Ecological science Molluscs |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780521359917
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Classifications | Dewey:594.17 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
11 March 2010 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This book provides a comprehensive review of the ecology of freshwater bivalves and gastropods worldwide. It deals with the ecology of these species in its broadest sense, including diet, habitat and reproductive biology, emphasising in particular the tremendous diversity of these freshwater invertebrates. Following on from these introductory themes, the author develops a life history model that unifies them, and serves as a basis for reviews of their population and community ecology, including treatments of competition, predation, parasitism and biogeography. Extensively referenced and providing a synthesis of work from the nineteenth century onwards, this book includes original analyses that seek to unify previous work into a coherent whole. It will appeal primarily to professional ecologists and evolutionary biologists, as well as to parasitologists.
Reviews'... anyone wanting an intensive introduction to the biology of freshwater molluscs should find this text indispensable ... an excellent initial synthesis and a must-have compendium for malacologist and freshwater ecologist alike.' Joseph C. Britton, Trends in Ecology & Evolution
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