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Preface.. List of contributors.. Chapter 1 Floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin and their freshwater biota.. Introduction.. Rivers and floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin.. Flow-ecology relationships and the response of biota to hydrological variability.. Knowledge of water and habitat requirements of floodplain wetland biota.. References.. Chapter 2 Vegetation.. Introduction.. Trees.. Shrubs.. Grasses.. Sedges and rushes.. Aquatic macrophytes.. Herbs and forbs.. Summary of water requirements.. References.. Chapter 3 Waterbirds.. Introduction.. Fish-eaters.. Deep-water foragers.. Dabbling ducks.. Grazing waterfowl.. Shoreline foragers.. Large waders.. Small waders.. Summary of water requirements.. References.. Chapter 4 Fish.. Introduction.. Low-flow and wetland opportunists.. Main channel generalists and wetland opportunists.. Main channel specialists.. Flood spawners.. Alien species.. Summary of water requirements.. References.. Chapter 5 Frogs.. Introduction.. Species profiles.. Summary of water requirements.. References.. Chapter 6 Crustaceans and molluscs.. Introduction.. Molluscs - bivalves.. Molluscs - aquatic snails.. Crustacea.. Summary of water requirements.. References.. Chapter 7 Impacts of hydrological changes on floodplain wetland biota.. Introduction.. Drivers of hydrological change.. Projected water availability.. Response of floodplain wetland biota to flood regime changes.. Conclusion.. References.. Chapter 8 Management of water for floodplain wetland biota.. Introduction.. Complexity of science.. Complexity of policy.. Complexity of management.. Ways forward.. References.. Glossary.. Index

Floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin provide critical habitat for numerous species of flora and fauna, yet the ecology of these wetlands is threatened by a range of environmental issues. This book addresses the urgent need for an improved ecohydrological understanding of the biota of Australian freshwater wetlands. It synthesises key water and habitat requirements for 35 species of plants, 48 species of waterbirds, 17 native and four introduced species of fish, 15 species of frogs, and 16 species of crustaceans and molluscs found in floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin. Each species profile includes: the influence of water regimes on the survival, health and condition of the species; key stimuli for reproduction and germination; habitat and dietary preferences; as well as major knowledge gaps for the species. This book also provides an overview of the likely impacts of hydrological change on wetland ecosystems and biota, in the context of climate change and variability, with implications for environmental management. This important book provides an essential baseline for further education, scientific research and management of floodplain wetland biota in the Murray-Darling Basin. Inglés