Brackish-Water Fauna N Westn Europe

Barnes, Richard S. K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521455561 ISBN 13 : 9780521455565

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

R200099374. The brackish-water fauna of northwestern Europe. Non daté. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 287 pages augmentées de nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc,dans et hors texte. Texte en anglais. 3 photos disponibles.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

Revue de presse :

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