Freshwater Invertebrates in Central Europe - A Field Guide

This up-to-date guidebook on freshwater invertebrates of the central European region is a richly illustrated work, providing an excellent source of systematic information on freshwater macroinvertebrates. Numerous colour photos and additional vector graphic figures allow readers to identify specific species at a higher taxonomic level (family). The book is supplemented by electronic material including pictures and short video sequences. Freshwater Invertebrates in Central Europe – A Field Guide is a must-have for all those interested in the freshwater animals of central Europe such as animal scientists and ecologists, as well as students attending classes on freshwater invertebrate.​

Contents

• Introduction of the Book
• Fresh-water invertebrates – Identification key
• Sponges – Spongillidae
• Hydras and jellyfishes – Cnidaria
• Flatworms – Platyhelminthes
• Hairybacks – Gastrotricha, Water bears – Tardigrada
• Rotifers – Rotifera
• Roundworms – Nematoda
• Snails, limpets and mussels – Mollusca
• Segmented worms – Annelida
• Water spiders and mites – Chelicerata
• Crustaceans – Crustacea
• Springtails – Collembola
• Mayflies – Ephemeroptera
• Dragonflies and damselflies – Odonata
• Stoneflies – Plecoptera
• Water bugs – Heteroptera
• Beetles – Coleoptera
• Sialidae, Osmylidae, Sisyridae
• Caddisflies – Trichoptera
• Moths – Lepidoptera
• True flies – Diptera
• Moss animals – Bryozoa
• Captions for photographs
• Identification key for cellular phone
• Glossary
• Bibliography