The ecology and natural history of Chilean saltmarshes

This book consolidates the information, results, experience and perspectives of different research groups working on Chilean Saltmarshes. Some aspects of these ecosystems such as their bio-geographical connectivity, flora and faunal components, the interaction between ecosystem components and especi...

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Other Authors Fariña, José Miguel (Editor), Camaño, Andrés (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Salt marsh ecology > Chile.
Salt marshes > Chile.
Chile.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319638775
9783319638768
Physical Description1 online resource (xxiv, 332 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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Table of Contents:
  • Dedication
  • Prologue
  • Preface
  • Definition and Components of Coastal Wetlands
  • References
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Chapter 1: Distribution and Conservation of Coastal Wetlands: A Geographic Perspective
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Identification of Coastal Wetlands
  • Connectivity Between Coastal Wetlands
  • Results and Discussion
  • Distribution
  • Connectivity
  • Assessment of the Relative Importance of Coastal Wetlands
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 2: River Mouths and Coastal Lagoons in Central Chile Introduction
  • River Mouth Configuration in the Central Zone â#x80;#x93; Geomorphological Characteristics
  • Hydrology
  • Weather and Rainfall
  • Runoff (Overflow, Surplus)
  • Coastal and Mountain Rivers
  • Seasonality
  • Tides
  • Surf (Swell, Breaking Waves)
  • Tsunamigenic Earthquakes
  • Classification of the River Mouths of Central Chile
  • The February 27, 2010 Earthquake and Tsunami impact on the Mataquito River Mouth
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Birds in Coastal Wetlands of Chile Introduction
  • Role of Coastal Wetlands Migratory Birds Geographical Distribution
  • Population Dynamics
  • Role of Coastal Wetlands for Birds Residents â#x80;#x93; Selection and Habitat use
  • Population Dynamics
  • Discussion and Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Hydrophilic Flora and Vegetation of the Coastal Wetlands of Chile
  • Introduction
  • General Characteristics
  • Morphology
  • Water Wealth
  • Photosynthesis
  • Breathing
  • Nutrient Absorption
  • Aquatic and Helophytic Flora
  • Rooted Submerged Hydrophytes Free Submerged Hydrophytes
  • Free Floating Hydrophytes
  • Natant Hydrophytes
  • Herbaceous Glycophyte Helophytes
  • Halophile Helophytes
  • Amphibious Helophytes
  • Woody Helophytes
  • Coastal Wetland Vegetation
  • Distribution of Flora Through Wetland Types
  • Discussion and Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Coastal Wetlands of Northern Chile
  • Introduction
  • Study Area
  • Data Origin
  • General Background of the Northern Chilean Wetlands
  • Lluta River
  • San Jose River
  • Camarones River
  • Tana River Loa River
  • Salado River
  • Copiapo River
  • Huasco River
  • Flora Characteristics of the Northern Chilean Wetlands
  • Littoral Region
  • Flora and Vegetation of the Wetlands
  • State of Flora Conservation in the Northern Chilean Wetlands
  • Characteristics of Avifauna of the Northern Chilean Wetlands
  • Systematic Composition of the Bird Assembly
  • Conservation State of the Bird Species
  • Bird Continuity and Seasonal Intermittence
  • Use of Bird Habitat
  • Latitud Analysis of Assembly Structure

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