TY - BOOK ID - 8280983 TI - Soda Lakes of East Africa PY - 2016 SN - 331928620X 3319286226 PB - Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Life sciences. KW - Aquatic ecology. KW - Life Sciences. KW - Freshwater & Marine Ecology. KW - Alkali lands KW - Salt lakes KW - Saline lakes KW - Saltwater lakes KW - Alkaline lands KW - Lands, Alkali KW - Lands, Alkaline KW - Lands, Saline KW - Patches, Saline KW - Saline lands KW - Saline patches KW - Lakes KW - Soils, Salts in KW - Sodic soils KW - Aquatic biology. KW - Hydrobiology KW - Water biology KW - Aquatic sciences KW - Biology KW - Aquatic ecology . KW - Aquatic biology KW - Ecology UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:8280983 AB - This book is devoted to the alkaline-saline lakes of East Africa, which include the world-famous “flamingo lakes”. It covers the full range of issues, from the lakes’ origin and history, life in and around these unique water bodies, to utilization, threats and management considerations. The authors, all of whom are leading international experts, summarize research done so far, highlight new and important findings, and provide future outlooks. The book is divided into three main sections: “Genesis, physics and chemistry” tackles lake development and the astounding physico-chemistry of the lakes. “Organisms and ecology” presents information about the many lake inhabitants, their interactions and adaptations to the extreme living conditions. “Utilization, management and perspectives” addresses threats such as lake exploitation and pollution, but also considers potential uses. This book will be particularly relevant to researchers and lecturers in the field of limnology and aquatic ecology, but is also designed to attract all those interested in nature and life on our planet. ER -