Wetzel’s Limnology: Lake and River Ecosystems, Fourth Edition, presents a fully updated revision of the classic textbook Limnology: Lake and River Ecosystems - last published in 2001. The coverage has been thoroughly updated with recent research and theoretical developments. Each chapter of this edited volume has been written by an expert, or team of experts, providing a comprehensive and global perspective, with the editors working closely with the authors to maintain continuity within and between the chapters. This is not only an essential textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in limnology but also a standard reference book for seasoned limnologists and other scientists.
Chapters from the third edition have been updated by an international team of experts, incorporating developments from the past two decades
Several new chapters have been added, reflecting exciting developments in the field of limnology
New color illustrations and images throughout
Detailed summaries at the end of each chapter
1. I. Introduction - p. 325 2. II. Nitrogen sources, transformations, and fate in lakes and reservoirs - p. 331 3. III. Nitrogen sources, transformations, and fate in streams and rivers - p. 339 4. IV. Effect of human activities - p. 345 5. V. Summary - p. 347 6. References - p. 348 7. Chapter 15 The Phosphorus Cycle - p. 359 8. I: Phosphorus in fresh waters - p. 359 9. II: The distribution of organic and inorganic phosphorus in lakes and streams - p. 360 10. III: Phosphorus cycling in running waters - p. 363 11. IV: External natural and anthropogenic sources of phosphorus - p. 365 12. V: Phosphorus and the sediments: internal loading - p. 369 13. VI: Phosphorus cycling within the epilimnion - p. 381 14. VII: Phytoplankton requirements for phosphorus - p. 389 15. VIII: Phosphorus and eutrophication - p. 394 16. IX: Modeling relationships between nutrient loading and phytoplankton productivity - p. 403 17. X: Climate change and the phosphorus cycle - p. 409 18. XI: Summary - p. 410 19. References - p. 411 20. Chapter 16 Other Important Elements - p. 427 21. Chapter 17 Algae and Cyanobacteria Communities - p. 463 22. I. Diversity and composition of algae in inland waters - p. 464 23. II. Major groups of algae - p. 477 24. III. Algal habitats in inland waters - p. 484 25. IV. Types of algal associations in inland waters - p. 489 26. V. Summary - p. 493 27. References - p. 498 28. Chapter 18 Ecology of Algae and Cyanobacteria (Phytoplankton) - p. 511 29. Chapter 19 Zooplankton Communities: Diversity in Time and Space - p. 539 30. I. Introducing the zooplankton - p. 539 31. II. The microzooplankton - p. 540 32. III. Rotifers, Cladocera, and copepods - p. 542 33. IV. Food, feeding, and food selectivity - p. 545 34. V. Reproduction and life histories - p. 555 35. VI. Trait-based approaches to zooplankton communities - p. 563 36. VII. Seasonal change and succession in zooplankton communities - p. 564 37. VIII. Within water body heterogeneity in zooplankton communities - p. 570 38. IX. Among water body heterogeneity in zooplankton communities - p. 571 39. X. Zooplankton communities and environmental change - p. 574 40. XI. Summary - p. 577 41. References - p. 578 42. Chapter 20 Ecology and Functioning of Zooplankton Communities - p. 587 43. Chapter 21 Benthic Animals - p. 621 44. Chapter 22 Fish - p. 657 45. I: Introduction - p. 657 46. II: Fish communities in natural lakes and streams - p. 661 47. III: Size-selective and size-efficiency hypotheses - p. 664 48. IV: Importance of visibility in predation - p. 668 49. V: Trophic cascades (pelagic and benthic food webs) - p. 669 50. VI: Specific roles of fish in food webs - p. 672 51. VII: Fish production and harvesting - p. 674 52. VIII: Effects of physical modification - p. 681 53. IX: Invasive species and ecosystem consequences - p. 685 54. X: Restoring lakes by biomanipulation - p. 688 55. XI: Climate change impact - p. 689 56. XII: Summary - p. 692 57. References - p. 696 58. Chapter 23 Pelagic Bacteria, Archaea, and Viruses - p. 705 59. I: Overview - p. 705 60. II: Basic ecology - p. 707 61. III: Microbes and the carbon cycle - p. 719 62. IV: Drivers of biogeochemistry - p. 726 63. V: Predators and viruses - p. 735 64. VI: New discoveries from the era of DNA sequencing - p. 741 65. VII: Summary - p. 744 66. References - p. 745 67. Chapter 24 Freshwater Plants - p. 759 68. I: Characteristics of freshwater plants - p. 759 69. II: Resource acquisition and physiological responses to environmental conditions - p. 770 70. III: Growth and distribution - p. 778 71. IV: Consequences of environmental change - p. 790 72. V: Management - p. 797 73. VI: Summary - p. 802 74. Acknowledgments - p. 803 75. References - p. 804 76. Chapter 25 Benthic Algae and Cyanobacteria of the Littoral Zone - p. 817 77. Chapter 26 Shallow Lakes and Ponds - p. 859 78. Chapter 27 Sediments and Microbiomes - p. 893 79. I: Sediment characterization - p. 894 80. II: Resuspension and redeposition of sediments - p. 901 81. III: Benthic boundary layer - p. 902 82. IV: Sediment microbiomes - p. 904 83. V: Microbiome processes - p. 915 84. VI: Implications of environmental change - p. 925 85. VII: Summary - p. 928 86. References - p. 931 87. Chapter 28 Organic Carbon Cycling and Ecosystem Metabolism - p. 939 88. I: Overview - p. 939 89. II: Organic matter composition - p. 941 90. III: Organic matter (OM) sources - p. 951 91. IV: Organic matter (OM) cycling - p. 959 92. V: Anthropogenic changes to organic matter (OM) dynamics - p. 976 93. VI: Summary - p. 983 94. References - p. 987 95. Chapter 29 Wetlands - p. 999 96. Chapter 30 Paleolimnology: Approaches and Applications - p. 1015 97. Chapter 31 Inland Waters: The Future of Limnology is Interdisciplinary, Collaborative, Inclusive, and Global - p. 1045 98. Index - p. 1063
Wetzel’s Limnology: Lake and River Ecosystems, Fourth Edition, presents a fully updated revision of the classic textbook Limnology: Lake and River Ecosystems - last published in 2001. The coverage has been thoroughly updated with recent research and theoretical developments. Each chapter of this edited volume has been written by an expert, or team of experts, providing a comprehensive and global perspective, with the editors working closely with the authors to maintain continuity within and between the chapters. This is not only an essential textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in limnology but also a standard reference book for seasoned limnologists and other scientists.
Chapters from the third edition have been updated by an international team of experts, incorporating developments from the past two decades
Several new chapters have been added, reflecting exciting developments in the field of limnology
New color illustrations and images throughout
Detailed summaries at the end of each chapter
1. I. Introduction - p. 325 2. II. Nitrogen sources, transformations, and fate in lakes and reservoirs - p. 331 3. III. Nitrogen sources, transformations, and fate in streams and rivers - p. 339 4. IV. Effect of human activities - p. 345 5. V. Summary - p. 347 6. References - p. 348 7. Chapter 15 The Phosphorus Cycle - p. 359 8. I: Phosphorus in fresh waters - p. 359 9. II: The distribution of organic and inorganic phosphorus in lakes and streams - p. 360 10. III: Phosphorus cycling in running waters - p. 363 11. IV: External natural and anthropogenic sources of phosphorus - p. 365 12. V: Phosphorus and the sediments: internal loading - p. 369 13. VI: Phosphorus cycling within the epilimnion - p. 381 14. VII: Phytoplankton requirements for phosphorus - p. 389 15. VIII: Phosphorus and eutrophication - p. 394 16. IX: Modeling relationships between nutrient loading and phytoplankton productivity - p. 403 17. X: Climate change and the phosphorus cycle - p. 409 18. XI: Summary - p. 410 19. References - p. 411 20. Chapter 16 Other Important Elements - p. 427 21. Chapter 17 Algae and Cyanobacteria Communities - p. 463 22. I. Diversity and composition of algae in inland waters - p. 464 23. II. Major groups of algae - p. 477 24. III. Algal habitats in inland waters - p. 484 25. IV. Types of algal associations in inland waters - p. 489 26. V. Summary - p. 493 27. References - p. 498 28. Chapter 18 Ecology of Algae and Cyanobacteria (Phytoplankton) - p. 511 29. Chapter 19 Zooplankton Communities: Diversity in Time and Space - p. 539 30. I. Introducing the zooplankton - p. 539 31. II. The microzooplankton - p. 540 32. III. Rotifers, Cladocera, and copepods - p. 542 33. IV. Food, feeding, and food selectivity - p. 545 34. V. Reproduction and life histories - p. 555 35. VI. Trait-based approaches to zooplankton communities - p. 563 36. VII. Seasonal change and succession in zooplankton communities - p. 564 37. VIII. Within water body heterogeneity in zooplankton communities - p. 570 38. IX. Among water body heterogeneity in zooplankton communities - p. 571 39. X. Zooplankton communities and environmental change - p. 574 40. XI. Summary - p. 577 41. References - p. 578 42. Chapter 20 Ecology and Functioning of Zooplankton Communities - p. 587 43. Chapter 21 Benthic Animals - p. 621 44. Chapter 22 Fish - p. 657 45. I: Introduction - p. 657 46. II: Fish communities in natural lakes and streams - p. 661 47. III: Size-selective and size-efficiency hypotheses - p. 664 48. IV: Importance of visibility in predation - p. 668 49. V: Trophic cascades (pelagic and benthic food webs) - p. 669 50. VI: Specific roles of fish in food webs - p. 672 51. VII: Fish production and harvesting - p. 674 52. VIII: Effects of physical modification - p. 681 53. IX: Invasive species and ecosystem consequences - p. 685 54. X: Restoring lakes by biomanipulation - p. 688 55. XI: Climate change impact - p. 689 56. XII: Summary - p. 692 57. References - p. 696 58. Chapter 23 Pelagic Bacteria, Archaea, and Viruses - p. 705 59. I: Overview - p. 705 60. II: Basic ecology - p. 707 61. III: Microbes and the carbon cycle - p. 719 62. IV: Drivers of biogeochemistry - p. 726 63. V: Predators and viruses - p. 735 64. VI: New discoveries from the era of DNA sequencing - p. 741 65. VII: Summary - p. 744 66. References - p. 745 67. Chapter 24 Freshwater Plants - p. 759 68. I: Characteristics of freshwater plants - p. 759 69. II: Resource acquisition and physiological responses to environmental conditions - p. 770 70. III: Growth and distribution - p. 778 71. IV: Consequences of environmental change - p. 790 72. V: Management - p. 797 73. VI: Summary - p. 802 74. Acknowledgments - p. 803 75. References - p. 804 76. Chapter 25 Benthic Algae and Cyanobacteria of the Littoral Zone - p. 817 77. Chapter 26 Shallow Lakes and Ponds - p. 859 78. Chapter 27 Sediments and Microbiomes - p. 893 79. I: Sediment characterization - p. 894 80. II: Resuspension and redeposition of sediments - p. 901 81. III: Benthic boundary layer - p. 902 82. IV: Sediment microbiomes - p. 904 83. V: Microbiome processes - p. 915 84. VI: Implications of environmental change - p. 925 85. VII: Summary - p. 928 86. References - p. 931 87. Chapter 28 Organic Carbon Cycling and Ecosystem Metabolism - p. 939 88. I: Overview - p. 939 89. II: Organic matter composition - p. 941 90. III: Organic matter (OM) sources - p. 951 91. IV: Organic matter (OM) cycling - p. 959 92. V: Anthropogenic changes to organic matter (OM) dynamics - p. 976 93. VI: Summary - p. 983 94. References - p. 987 95. Chapter 29 Wetlands - p. 999 96. Chapter 30 Paleolimnology: Approaches and Applications - p. 1015 97. Chapter 31 Inland Waters: The Future of Limnology is Interdisciplinary, Collaborative, Inclusive, and Global - p. 1045 98. Index - p. 1063
