xiii, 366 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The ecology of rivers and streams: Rivers as dynamic physical entities; Abiotic factors; Energy resources; Feeding roles and food webs; Ecology : the structure and function of riverine ecosystems -- Types of rivers: Trout streams; Large rivers of the West; Diverse rivers of the Southeast; Warm-water rivers of the Midwest; Desert rivers of the Southwest; Special riverine systems -- The biota of rivers: Algae; Higher plants : the macrophytes; Insects; Mollusks; Crustaceans; Other invertebrates; Fishes; Reptiles and amphibians; Birds; Mammals -- Management, conservation, and restoration of rivers: Coping with the threats to America's rivers.