Introduction of the Book -- Fresh-water invertebrates – Identification key -- Sponges – Spongillidae -- Hydras and jellyfishes – Cnidaria -- Flatworms – Platyhelminthes -- Hairybacks – Gastrotricha, Water bears – Tardigrada -- Rotifers – Rotifera -- Roundworms – Nematoda -- Snails, limpets and mussels – Mollusca -- Segmented worms – Annelida -- Water spiders and mites – Chelicerata -- Crustaceans – Crustacea -- Springtails – Collembola -- Mayflies – Ephemeroptera -- Dragonflies and damselflies – Odonata -- Stoneflies – Plecoptera -- Water bugs – Heteroptera -- Beetles – Coleoptera -- Sialidae, Osmylidae, Sisyridae -- Caddisflies – Trichoptera -- Moths – Lepidoptera -- True flies – Diptera -- Moss animals – Bryozoa -- Captions for photographs -- Identification key for cellular phone -- Glossary -- Bibliography.

This up-to-date guidebook on freshwater invertebrates of the central European region is a richly illustrated work, providing an excellent source of systematic information on freshwater macroinvertebrates. Numerous colour photos and additional vector graphic figures allow readers to identify specific species at a higher taxonomic level (family). The book is supplemented by electronic material including pictures and short video sequences. Freshwater Invertebrates in Central Europe – A Field Guide is a must-have for all those interested in the freshwater animals of central Europe such as animal scientists and ecologists, as well as students attending classes on freshwater invertebrate.