Publisher's Synopsis
Freshwater life is the first illustrated field guide of its kind for the wider southern African region, and describes a vast range of plant and animal groups in a single volume. Interested members of the public, conservationists and students will be able to identify and learn about the ecology of freshwater organisms - from the large and conspicuous vertebrates to the diverse microscopic taxa - with this indispensible, easy-to-use, ground-breaking guide. Species have been selected on the basis of how likely they are to be encountered, and each account is accompanied by full-colour photographs and a distribution map. Similar and related species that are easily confused are also outlined. A comprehensive introduction details the ecology and significance of freshwater systems. -
