The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs [Paperback]

Comprehensive review of the ecology of freshwater bivalves and gastropods worldwide.Snails and bivalves are commonly found in rivers and lakes worldwide. The ecology of these species in its broadest sense is discussed in this book, including diet, habitat, reproductive biology, life history and biogeography. In addition the author examines the interactions of molluscs in populations and communities, as well as their predators and parasites. Extensively referenced and providing a synthesis of work from the 19th century to the present day, The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs will appeal to professional ecologists, evolutionary biologists and parasitologists interested in these diverse invertebrates.Snails and bivalves are commonly found in rivers and lakes worldwide. The ecology of these species in its broadest sense is discussed in this book, including diet, habitat, reproductive biology, life history and biogeography. In addition the author examines the interactions of molluscs in populations and communities, as well as their predators and parasites. Extensively referenced and providing a synthesis of work from the 19th century to the present day, The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs will appeal to professional ecologists, evolutionary biologists and parasitologists interested in these diverse invertebrates.Here is a comprehensive review of the ecology of freshwater bivalves and gastropods worldwide. Robert Dillon discusses the ecology of these species in its broadest sense, including diet, habitat, and reproductive biology to emphasize the tremendous diversity of these freshwater invertebrates. He develops a new life history model that unifies them and reviews their population and community ecology, treating competition, predation, parasitism, and biogeography. Extensively referenced and synthesizing work from the nineteenth century through to the present day, this book includes original analyses that unify previous work into a coherent whole.Preface; 1. Introductionlƒ&