Polar Lakes and Rivers
Author | : Warwick F. Vincent |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 363 |
Release | : 2008-09-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199213887 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199213887 |
Rating | : 4/5 (887 Downloads) |
Download or read book Polar Lakes and Rivers written by Warwick F. Vincent and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-09-11 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the ecology of high latitude lakes, rivers and glacial environments in both the North and South polar regions. It describes each ecosystem type, the remarkable aquatic life that thrives in these extreme habitats, and the similarities and differences between Arctic and Antarctic waters.