Chironomidae Larvae of the Netherlands and Adjacent Lowlands

Download or read book Chironomidae Larvae of the Netherlands and Adjacent Lowlands written by H. K. M. Moller Pillot and published by Knnv Pub. This book was released on 2009 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chironomid larvae play an important role in aquatic ecosystems and are used in the assessment of water quality. However, the species are difficult to identify and there is a lack of information about their biology. This 2nd part of a series on Chironomidae larvae covers the most important tribes, Chironomini and Pseudochironomini, the well-known red bloodworms. They are the most important groups in stagnant water and can be very numerous, especially in polluted water. The author has brought together a wealth of information on the biology and ecology, geared especially to water quality assessment.