The Freshwater Ecosystems of Suriname

Preface. 1. Introduction; P.E. Ouboter. Part I: Basic Features. 2. The geographical outline; D. Noordam. 3. Climate and the rivers of Suriname; M. Amatali. 4. Limnology: physico-chemical parameters and phytoplankton composition; A. Haripersad-Makhanlal, P.E. Ouboter. 5. Vegetation and vegetation succession of the freshwater wetlands; P.A. Teunissen. 6. Aquatic macrophytes; M.C. Werkhoven, G.M. Peeters. 7. Aquatic invertebrates of the Coastal Plain; J.H. Mol. 8. The fish fauna of Suriname; P.E. Ouboter, J.H. Mol. Part II: Case Studies. 9. Dragonflies of a black-water creek system; M. Wasscher. 10. Structure and function of floating bubble nests of three armoured catfishes (Callichthyidae) in relation to the aquatic environment; J.H. Mol. 11. The herpetofauna of floating meadows; M.S. Hoogmoed. 12. Annual cycle of the spectacled caiman; P.E. Ouboter, G.M. Peeters. Part III: The Human Impact. 13. The man-made Brokopondo Lake; P. Leentvaar. 14. Changes in a polluted swamp; P.E. Ouboter, B. De Dijn. 15. Water and health; B.F. Oostburg. 16. Conservation of freshwater ecosystems in Suriname; K. Mohadin. Subject index. Index scientific names.