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Wetland Ecosystems
 1. Auflage April 2009
73,90 Euro
2009. 304 Seiten, Hardcover
ISBN 978-0-470-28630-2 - John Wiley & Sons
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Responding to the growing importance of, and interest in, wetland ecosystems, here is a complete introduction to wetland ecosystem types and modeling. Drawn from Bill Mitsch's encyclopedic Wetlands, this text provides a basic introduction to ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, and systems ecology and modeling. Revising original chapters and adding new content to include the latest research finding and regulatory requirements, the book presents in-depth coverage of the seven dominant wetland ecosystem types found worldwide. With foundational information on every aspect of wetland ecosystems, this is an ideal supplemental text for advanced courses as well as introductory ecology courses.
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Preface.
Chapter 1: Introduction.
Ecosystems.
Wetland Ecosystems.
Importance of Wetland Ecosystems.
Chapter 2: Coastal Wetlands.
Tidal Salt Marshes.
Tidal Freshwater Wetlands.
Mangrove Wetlands.
Chapter 3: Freshwater Swamps and Marshes.
Freshwater Swamps.
Freshwater Marshes.
Chapter 4: Peatlands.
Geographic Extent.
Hydrology and Peatland Development.
Biogeochemistry.
Vegetation.
Consumers.
Ecosystem Function.
Chapter 5: Ecosystem Approaches to Wetland Science.
Mesocosms.
Whole-Ecosystem Experimental Wetlands.
Freshwater Marshes.
Mathematical Models.
Conclusions.
Appendix A. Odum Language Symbols.
References.
General Index.
Organism Index.
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