Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 362 g
Reihe: Biology of Habitats
Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 362 g
Reihe: Biology of Habitats
ISBN: 978-0-19-852540-0
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Due to the slow diffusion of oxygen in water, oxygen in wetland soils and water columns is often very low or absent. The adaptations of wetland micro-organisims, invetebrates, plants, and vetebrates to anaerobic conditions (and ther functional consequences) are a major theme of this book. Plant
canopies create complex gradients of light, temperature and oxygen that change daily and seasonally. The book demonstrates how these shifting environmental gradients are responsible for the distribution of algae, invertebrates, and vertebrates in wetlands. Another major focus is on water level fluctuations and how they can affect the flora, fauna, and functions of wetlands. The future of wetlands is also examined, including the potential impacts of global climate change and efforts to restore
wetlands.