The Middle Paraná River

Limnology of a Subtropical Wetland

Martin H. Iriondo, Juan César Paggi, María Julieta Parma

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
03 July 2007

Freshwater biology, limnology; Wetlands, swamps, fens

The Middle Parana river is one of the largest in the world. Exceptionally rich in fauna and flora, it provides researchers with a glimpse into an ecosystem yet undisturbed by human civilization. This fascinating book covers all the key aspects of the Parana's fluvial limnology and ecology, arranged in discrete and easily navigable sections. First, the physical and chemical environment is explained, then the river's plant life, followed by its invertebrate life, and finally the vertebrates that inhabit the river.

Edited by: Martin H. Iriondo, Juan César Paggi, María Julieta Parma
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2007 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 764g
ISBN: 9783540706236
ISBN 10: 3540706232
Pages: 382
Publication Date: 03 July 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Physical Geography of the Basin Martín Iriondo and Aldo R. Paira 2 Geomorphology Martín Iriondo 3 Oirigin, Evolution and Types of the Floodplain Water Bodies Aldo R. Paira and Edmundo C. Drago 4 The Physical Dynamics of the River Lake Floodplain System Edmundo C. Drago 5 Fluvial Sediments. Main Channel and Floodplain Interrelationships Mario L. Amsler, Edmundo C. Drago, and Aldo R. Paira 6 Geochemistry Pedro J. Depetris and Andrea I. Pasquini 7 Phytoplankton Yolanda Zalocar de Domitrovic, M. Devercelli, and M.O. García de Emiliani 8 Aquatic Macrophytes Rafael A. Sabattini and V.H. Lallana 9 Zooplankton Susana José de Paggi and Juan C. Paggi 10 Benthic Invertebrates Inés Ezcurra de Drago, Mercedes Marchese, and Luciana Montalto 11 Littoral Communities. Macrocrustaceans Pablo Collins, Veronica Willinger, and Federico Giri 12 Fishes Liliana Rossi, Elly Cordiviola, and María Julieta Parma 13 Amphibians Paola M. Peltzer and R.C. Lajamanovich 14 Reptiles Alejandro R. Giraudo, Vanesa Arzamendia, and Soledad M. López 15 Birds Adolfo H. Beltzer and Martin A. Quiroga Subject Index

Reviews for The Middle Paraná River: Limnology of a Subtropical Wetland

From the reviews: ""The authors have counted 216 different fish species inhabiting the different parts of the river, lakes, and floodplains in the river drainage. … Each chapter is followed by a literature index; a general subject index … . The data are relevant for all people dealing with the flora or fauna of this habitat type."" (Solingen Haro Hieronimus, Bulletin of fish Biology, Vol. 9 (1/2), 2008) ""Here is an approachable text that is a fascinating read for both specialists in the field and general naturalists. This is an important and fascinating glimpse into one of the world’s most undisturbed ecosystems. … All the key aspects of the Middle Paraná’s fluvial limnology and ecology are fully explored. … This brilliant book covers all the key aspects of the Paraná’s fluvial limnology and ecology, arranged in discrete and easily navigable sections."" (Pecescriollos, December, 2008)