Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates

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

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
* Taxonomic keys for all groups
* Generously illustrated
* Includes taxa distributed in Canada
* Taxonomic index

936 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1991