Chapter 21. The Ecological Significance of Hydraulic Retention Zones
- Paul J. Wood Senior Lecturer2,
- David M. Hannah Senior Lecturer3,
- Jonathan P. Sadler Reader3
Published Online: 15 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470010198.ch21
Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Hydroecology and Ecohydrology: Past, Present and Future
Additional Information
How to Cite
Schiemer, F. and Hein, T. (2008) The Ecological Significance of Hydraulic Retention Zones, in Hydroecology and Ecohydrology: Past, Present and Future (eds P. J. Wood, D. M. Hannah and J. P. Sadler), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470010198.ch21
Editor Information
- 2
Department of Geography, Loughborough University, UK
- 3
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 15 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 11 JAN 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470010174
Online ISBN: 9780470010198
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- physiographic habitat conditions and biotic interactions;
- geomorphology and patch dynamics;
- inshore sinuosity;
- potamoplankton development;
- Inshore sinuosity and retentiveness;
- retention, hydraulics and physiographic conditions;
- hyporheic zone and groundwater;
- geohydrodynamic patterns and sedimentation;
- groyne fields;
- temperature and current velocity pattern
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Geomorphology and Patch Dynamics Creating Retention Zones
Retention, Hydraulics and Physiographic Conditions
Habitat Conditions for Characteristic Biota
Retention and Water Column Processes
The Significance of Retention Zones for the River Network
Implications for River Management
References