Management of Freshwater Biodiversity: Crayfish as Bioindicators

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Julian Reynolds (Trinity College, Dublin) Catherine Souty-Grosset (Université de Poitiers)

Management of Freshwater Biodiversity

Crayfish as Bioindicators

Julian Reynolds (Trinity College, Dublin), Catherine Souty-Grosset (Université de Poitiers)

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English

Cambridge University Press
10 November 2011

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Freshwater biology, limnology; Biodiversity

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.

By: Julian Reynolds (Trinity College Dublin), Catherine Souty-Grosset (Université de Poitiers)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 181mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 940g
ISBN: 9780521514002
ISBN 10: 0521514002
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 10 November 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julian Reynolds is Emeritus Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and former Head of its Department of Zoology. He is a freshwater ecologist with particular interests in crustaceans and in small, extreme or ephemeral habitats (fens, bog pools, turloughs). He has extensive experience consulting on environmental pollution and crayfish management in Ireland. Catherine Souty-Grosset is a research scientist and head of the Populations and Communities group of the 'Ecology, Evolution, Symbiosis' Laboratory at the University of Poitiers, France. Her research focuses on both population biology of isopods and conservation biology of indigenous European crayfish including the control of invasive crayfish species.

Reviews for Management of Freshwater Biodiversity: Crayfish as Bioindicators

"""Indeed, this is one of the best crayfish-oriented books this reviewer has ever read. While the book will appeal most to crayfish enthusiasts, it actually has a much broader value; anyone interested in managing aquatic species in general should find the book's lessons quite valuable. This reviewer had originally planned to give this book away after reviewing it, but now it occupies a valued space on his bookshelf. Highly recommended."" J.H. Thorp III, University of Kansas for Choice Magazine"