At the Water's Edge

At the Water's Edge

Nature Study in Lakes, Streams and Ponds

Cvancara, Alan M.

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

06/1989

232

Mole

Inglês

9780471620860

0471620866

340

This guide for exploring riverbanks and lakes across North America introduces the reader to the natural history and ecology of fresh-water lakes, ponds and streams. It provides information on flora and fauna, lists national wildlife refuges and examines leisure activities such as kayaking.
Water, the Elusive Substance. Standing Water. Running Water. Becoming Immersed. What Will the Weather Be? Keeping Track. Dwellers of the Surface Film. Standing Water, Nearshore Life. Standing Water, Offshore Life. Running Water Life. Shore Boarders and Sojourners. And in Winter? Strange Connections. Consumers, Consumed: Passing along Energy. Bad, Bad Water. A Unifying Experience. Appendix A: Selected National Wildlife Refuges to Observe Fresh Water and Shore Life. Appendix B: Selected Readings. Index.
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