Chironomids: From Genes to Ecosystems
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Zoology, Nature
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780643105652 | |
| Publisher: | CSIRO PUBLISHING | Publication: | January 1, 1995 |
| Imprint: | CSIRO PUBLISHING | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780643105652 |
| Publisher: | CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Publication: | January 1, 1995 |
| Imprint: | CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Language: | English |
The Chironomidae popularly are called "non-biting midges" to distinguish them from their biting relatives. Although the impact of these flies excludes human-feeding and disease transmission, chironomids are still the subject of much study. This book presents current research on topics such as the use of chironomid larvae in pollution monitoring; austral chironomid patterns; biology and control; chironomid communities and auto-ecology; morphology and systematics of chironomids. The value of chironomids and other aquatic biota in the monitoring of waterway health is emphasised with reviews from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
The Chironomidae popularly are called "non-biting midges" to distinguish them from their biting relatives. Although the impact of these flies excludes human-feeding and disease transmission, chironomids are still the subject of much study. This book presents current research on topics such as the use of chironomid larvae in pollution monitoring; austral chironomid patterns; biology and control; chironomid communities and auto-ecology; morphology and systematics of chironomids. The value of chironomids and other aquatic biota in the monitoring of waterway health is emphasised with reviews from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
