The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert T. Dillon
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:524
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreEcological science
Molluscs
ISBN/Barcode 9780521359917
ClassificationsDewey:594.17
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 11 March 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

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