Chironomidae Larvae, Vol. 3: Orthocladiinae

To most people midges are a nuisance - annoying creatures that can spoil a quiet evening or stick to the windscreen of your car in such numbers that you can't see through it. In this book, the author has brought together information about the life cycle and feeding behaviour of the larvae and their response to environmental factors.

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An invaluable tool for aquatic ecologists and water quality management. Chironomids are a group of non-biting midges, the larvae of which are important in aquatic ecosystems. The subfamily Orthocladiinae is well represented in flowing water. This books contains information about their life cycle, feeding behaviour and their response to environmental factors. Chironomidae Larvae, Vol.3: Orthocladiinae presents a wealth of information for scientific and practical purpose.