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Introduction to Water Pollution Biology

  • 1st Edition - November 21, 1995
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Richard J. Schmitz
  • Language: English

This textbook shows students how to examine a water pollution problem and methodically investigate and solve it. It is suitable for those who have a background in basic vertebrate… Read more

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Description

This textbook shows students how to examine a water pollution problem and methodically investigate and solve it. It is suitable for those who have a background in basic vertebrate and invertebrate zoology and botany.

Table of contents

Overview of Water Pollution. The Nature of Water and the Hydrologic Cycle. Overview of Aquatic Ecosystems. Bacteria and Water Pollution. Dissolved Oxygen and Natural Purification. Algae and Eutrophication. The Estuarine Environment. The Nitrogen and Phosphorous Cycles. Thermal Pollution. The Sulfur Cycle. Aquatic Toxicology. Pollution by Inorganic Materials and Metals. Pesticides and Water Pollution. Polychlorinated Biphenyls. Pollution from Petroleum Hydrocarbons. Pollution from Biological Sources. Index.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 21, 1995
  • Language: English

About the author

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Richard J. Schmitz

Affiliations and expertise
Richard J. Schmitz, Principal Engineer, Long Island Lighting Company; Adjunct Professor, City University of New York, York College, Natural Sciences Department.