Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates [Hardcover]

James H. Thorp (Editor), Alan P. Covich (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0126906459 | ISBN-13: 978-0126906455 | Publication Date: June 11, 1991 | Edition: 1ST

Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates, written by experts in the ecology of various freshwater invertebrate groups, is the most up-to-date and informative text of its kind. The coverage includes all freshwater invertebrate phyla with an emphasis on ecological information. Each chapter contains ecological and morphological information and a key to genera (or family for insects) as well as a bibliography and list of further readings. A glossary and subject index are included at the end of the book. The text is written at a median level of difficulty and geared toward researchers and upper-undergraduate and graduate students.

Highlights of the text:
* Taxonomic keys for all groups
* Generously illustrated
* Includes taxa distributed in Canada
* Taxonomic index

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Impressive tome covering freshwater invertebrate phyla and their ecology, from protozoans to decapods. Each of the twenty-two chapters, prepared by noted specialists, contains a key to genera (family for insects) biology, ecology, bibliography, and other essentials. A glossary and taxonomic and subject indices are included. Pertinent reference for all student and professional benthologists."
--FISHERIES
"This is a large, attractive, informative and long-overdue book on freshwater invertebrates... This is a book by biologists for biologists, constructed with care, professionalism and detail."
--QUARTERLY REVIEW OF BIOLOGY

From the Back Cover

Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates, written by experts in the ecology of various freshwater invertebrate groups, is the most up-to-date and informative text of its kind available. The coverage includes all freshwater invertebrate phyla with an emphasis on ecological information. Each chapter contains ecological and morphological information with keys to North American taxa (usually at the generic level) as well as a bibliography and list of further readings. A glossary and subject index are included at the end of the book. The text is written at a median level of difficulty and geared toward researchers and upper-undergraduate and graduate students.
Highlights of the text:
* Taxonomic keys for all groups
* Generously illustrated
* Includes taxa distributed in Canada
* Taxonomic index

Product Details

• Hardcover: 936 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1ST edition (June 11, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0126906459
• ISBN-13: 978-0126906455
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,218,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent macroinvertebrate reference book, October 26, 2000

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This review is from: Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates (Hardcover)

I found this book to be an excellent reference source for me as a field biologist. The chapters contain background information for each family along with drawings and a chapter outline. I can compare the specimens I've collected to the drawings and descriptions in the book with confidence. A very useful reference for the field biologist.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, but......, October 26, 2010

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This review is from: Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates (Hardcover)

The book is the one that I was looking for, however, the seller said it was like new with no marks. When I went through the book, there were underlined portions throughout and the pages were coming off the binding. I rated it 5 stars for the content itself as this is a great book for any who want to key out macrobenthics, but the seller needs to have a better description of their items.