River Continuum Concept
Offered By: Thomas Evans via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the River Continuum Concept (RCC) in this 36-minute lecture from BIOL 380 - Stream Ecology. Delve into the original paper by Vannote et al. (1980) to understand this fundamental concept in stream ecology. Learn about nutrient spiraling, leaf processing, pollution impacts, feeding guilds, and functional feeding groups. Compare tropical streams to temperate ones and gain insights into how river ecosystems function along their entire length. Enhance your understanding of stream ecology and the interconnectedness of river systems through this comprehensive overview.
Syllabus
Introduction
Nutrient spiraling
Leaf processing
Pollution
The River Continuum Concept
Feeding Guild
Functional Feeding Group
Tropical Streams
Taught by
Thomas Evans
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