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Lake Alchichica Limnology: The Uniqueness of a Tropical Maar Lake
Lake Alchichica Limnology: The Uniqueness of a Tropical Maar Lake
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The book provides a comprehensive account of Lake Alchichica, a tropical limnology, considering that tropical limnology is by far less known and well-understood than temperate. It is a deep, warm monomictic lake with a peculiar chemical composition and a unique stromatolite ring that has become world-famous. It has a relatively low species richness but is plentiful in microendemic species, making it a must-read for researchers and students interested in tropical limnology, extreme ecosystems, evolutionary biology, astrobiology, and microbiology.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 433 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
The book delves into the comprehensive exploration of a tropical lake, Alchichica, highlighting its lesser-known and understudied nature compared to temperate limnology. Numerous well-established paradigms in temperate limnology, such as the concept of a ≥ 1ºC/m thermocline or the significance of phosphorus as a limiting nutrient, do not apply in tropical limnology. Lake Alchichica stands as one of the most limnologically well-known Mexican lakes to date, having undergone twenty years of continuous monitoring. Through this extensive research, we have gained a deep understanding of this remarkable deep, warm monomictic lake.
The peculiar chemical composition of Lake Alchichica, characterized by its sodium-alkaline nature with a high concentration of magnesium waters, and its reliance on groundwater for sustenance, has resulted in the formation of a world-renowned stromatolite ring. This unique geological feature has attracted the attention of scientists from various countries, who have studied it in detail. From a biological perspective, Lake Alchichica may appear to have a relatively low species richness, but it holds surprising abundance in microendemic species. To date, eleven such species have been described, with more expected to be discovered in the future. This book holds immense value for researchers and students interested in tropical limnology, extreme ecosystems, evolutionary biology, astrobiology, and microbiology. It provides a comprehensive and insightful account of Lake Alchichica, shedding light on its unique characteristics and contributions to our understanding of aquatic ecosystems.
Weight: 694g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030790981
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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