The Plankton Of Echo River, Mammoth Cave

By Charles Atwood Kofoid

Book Overview

The Plankton of Echo River, Mammoth Cave is a scientific study conducted by Charles Atwood Kofoid in the year 1900. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the plankton found in the Echo River, which flows through the Mammoth Cave system in Kentucky, USA.Kofoid's research was groundbreaking at the time, as it was one of the first studies of its kind to be conducted in a subterranean environment. The book contains detailed descriptions of the various types of plankton found in the river, including diatoms, protozoa, and various species of crustaceans.The author also provides information on the physical and chemical properties of the water in the river, as well as the environmental conditions that affect the plankton populations. The book is richly illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs of the plankton and their habitats.Overall, The Plankton of Echo River, Mammoth Cave is an important contribution to the field of aquatic biology and an essential read for anyone interested in the study of freshwater ecosystems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120915759
• ISBN13: 9781120915757
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"