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PrefaceAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsTable of ContentsIntroductionReferences1 Natural Dam Lakes and Their Status within Limnological and Geographical Studies1.1 The Interdisciplinary Character of Limnological Studies1.2 A Short Description of the Evolution of Limnology within the Field of Hydro-Sciences1.3 Natural Dam Lakes in International Literature1.3.1 Classification and Typology of Natural Dam Lakes1.3.2 The Distribution of Natural Dam Lakes on Earth1.4 The Research of Natural Dam Lakes in RomaniaReferences2 Geographic Location and Boundaries of Study Area2.1 The Mathematical Position and Physical-Geographical Boundaries2.2 Regional Integration Elements and Territorial UnitsReferences3 Physical-Geographical Conditions of Cuejdiu Valley and Their Importance in the Formation of Cuejdel Lake3.1 The Role of Geological Factors3.1.1 Lithological Structure and Stratigraphy3.1.2 Tectonic and Structural Aspects3.1.3 The Paleogeomorphological Evolution3.2 The Role of Geomorphological Factors3.2.1 Morphographic and Morphometric Issues3.2.2 Landforms and Genetic Types3.2.3 Present Geomorphological Processes3.3 The Role of Climate Factors3.3.1 The Genetic Factors of Climate3.3.2 Description of Main Climate Elements and Phenomena3.4 The Role of Hydrological Factors3.4.1 Underground Waters3.4.2 Surface Waters3.5 The Role of Bio-Pedogeographical Cover3.5.1 Land Use3.5.2 Soil Covers3.6 The Role of Anthropic InfluenceReferences4 Genesis of the Cuejdel Lake and the Evolution of the Morphometric and Morpho-Bathymetric Parameters4.1 Cuejdel Lake Formation Stages4.2 Dynamics of the Morphometric and Morpho-Bathymetric Parameters4.3 Current Morphology of the Lacustrine BasinReferences5 Nature of Lacustrine Sediments and Clogging Rate5.1 The Catchment Lake Basin and the Sediment Budget Evaluation5.2 Sediment Volume Evaluation and Clogging RateReferences6 The Seasonal Variation of Physical-Chemical Parameters and Water Quality Index (WQI)6.1 The Seasonal Changes of the Temprature, pH, Concentration of Dissolved Oxygen and Standard Conductivity Determined in Situ6.2 The Water Quality Index (WQI) and the Trophicity Degree Determined Based on NutrientsReferences7 Vegetation and Fauna: Environmental Bioindicators from Lacustrine Water Body7.1 Vegetation, Aquatic and Palustrine Phytocoenoses and Phytoplankton7.2 Fauna and Ecological Bio Indices in the Water BodyReferences8 Sustainable Management of the Cuejdel Natural Dam Lake: Biodiversity Conservation Principles8.1 Management of Lacustrine Water Body8.2 Protected Area Status: IUCN IV.40 Cuejdel LakeReferencesConclusions