Management of Freshwater Biodiversity: Crayfish as Bioindicators (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521514002)

Integrating research into freshwater biodiversity and the role of keystone species, this fascinating book presents freshwater crayfish as representatives of human-exacerbated threats to biodiversity and conservation. It uses examples from these and other large decapod invertebrates to explore how communities function and are controlled, alongside the implications of human demands and conflicts over limited resources, notably the severe impacts on biodiversity. The discussion is structured around three key topics - the present situation of crayfish in world freshwater ecosystems, the applications of science to conservation management and knowledge transfer for successful crayfish management. It outlines the historic exploitation of crayfish, addressing the problems caused by invasive alien forms and explaining the importance of correct identification when dealing with conservation issues. Offering a global perspective on freshwater systems, the book ultimately highlights how the conservation of such large and long-lived species will help protect ecosystem quality in the future.

Author: Julian Reynolds, Catherine Souty-Grosset
ISBN-10: 0521514002
ISBN-13: 9780521514002
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2011
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2012