The Biology of Freshwater Wetlands

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The Biology of Freshwater Wetlands Author: Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Oxford University Press
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Pages: 296 Illustrations and other contents: Numerous line drawings Language: English ISBN: 9780199608959 Categories: , , , , , ,

Global wetlands exhibit significant differences in both hydrology and species composition and range from moss-dominated arctic peatlands to seasonally-flooded tropical floodplains. They are increasingly recognized for the important services that they provide to both the environment and human society such as wildlife and fish production, nutrient filtering, and carbon sequestration. A combination of low oxygen levels and dense plant canopies present particular challenges for organisms living in this aquatic habitat. This concise textbook discusses the universal environmental and biological features of wetland habitats, with an emphasis on wetland plants and animals and their adaptations. It also describes the functional features of wetlands – primary production, litter decomposition, food webs, and nutrient cycling – and their significance locally and globally. The future of wetlands is examined, including the potential threats of global climate change and invasive species, as well as their restoration and creation. This new edition maintains the structure and style of the first, but is fully updated throughout with new chapters on invasive species, restoration/creation, global climate change, and the value of wetlands.

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This book is timely and a fundamental reference of wetland processes, functions and management approaches. ... the author presents a compelling text book that covers the fundamentals of ecological processes and functions in wetlands. ... Van der Valk provides a unique and detailed look at wetland functions and services. This book is an excellent starting point for developing such understanding and is accessible to undergraduate and beginning graduate students, land managers and any person interested in furthering their knowledge of these complex but compelling ecosystems. * Charlotte L. Roehm, National Ecological Observatory Network *