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Ponds and small lakes - Microorganisms and freshwater ecology (Paperback): Brian Moss Ponds and small lakes - Microorganisms and freshwater ecology (Paperback)
Brian Moss
R783 Discovery Miles 7 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ponds and small lakes support an extremely rich biodiversity of fascinating organisms. Many people have tried pond-dipping and encountered a few unfamiliar creatures, such as dragonfly nymphs and caddisfly larvae. However, there is a far richer world of microscopic organisms, such as diatoms, desmids and rotifers, which is revealed in this book. Anyone with access to a microscope can open up this hidden dimension. Identification keys are provided so that readers can identify, explore and study this microscopic world. There are also many suggestions of ways in which readers can then make original contributions to our knowledge and understanding of pond ecology. The book not only explores the fascinating world of the creatures within ponds and their interactions, but also explains the many ways in which ponds are important in human affairs. Ponds are being lost around the world, but they are a key part of a system that maintains our climate. In the face of climate change, it has never been more important to understand the ecology of ponds. Includes keys to: A - Traditional key to kingdoms of organisms; B - Contemporary key to kingdoms of organisms; C - Pragmatic key to groups of microorganisms; D - Algae visible, at least en masse, to the naked eye; E - Periphyton, both attached to surfaces and free living; F - Protozoa; G- Freshwater invertebrates and; H - Common phytoplankton genera in ponds.

Peptides and Others (Hardcover): Jiaju Zhou Peptides and Others (Hardcover)
Jiaju Zhou
R6,627 Discovery Miles 66 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This 8-volume set provides a systematic description on 8,350 active marine natural products from 3,025 various kinds of marine organisms. The diversity of structures, biological resources and pharmacological activities are discussed in detail. Molecular structural classification system with 264 structural types are developed as well. The 8th volume mainly illustrates the molecular formula and structures of peptides and other products.

Network Economics of Marine Ecosystems and their Exploitation (Hardcover): Christian Mullon Network Economics of Marine Ecosystems and their Exploitation (Hardcover)
Christian Mullon
R4,040 Discovery Miles 40 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book addresses the question of the double exposure of marine ecosystems, i.e. to both global climate changes and economic globalization. This book contains a short, but self sufficient mathematical introduction, the formalization in the context of Network economics of global commodity chains, with both trophic and economic processes, and a series of cases studies, going from the re-addressing of fundamental ecological questions such as Gause's exclusion principles to practical studies such as the representation of the global supply chain for tuna.

Hold On! - Saving the Spotted Handfish (Hardcover): Gina M Newton Hold On! - Saving the Spotted Handfish (Hardcover)
Gina M Newton; Illustrated by Rachel Tribout
R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two things: walking on its 'hands' (pectoral fins), and being the first marine fish anywhere in the word to be listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs - until now. Invasive seastars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble - raise your hand if you want to know more! Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is perfect for primary aged readers. Teachers notes can be downloaded for free from the CSIRO Publishing website. Marine environment story, narrated by a handfish. Showcases handfish biology and ecology, in addition to threats and their conservation plight, and importantly, how science is stepping in to save the day. Includes Fact File section and a glossary.

The Reef: A Passionate History: The Great Barrier Reef from Captain Cook to Climate Change (Paperback): Iain McCalman The Reef: A Passionate History: The Great Barrier Reef from Captain Cook to Climate Change (Paperback)
Iain McCalman
R491 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life (Hardcover): Frank Parker Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life (Hardcover)
Frank Parker
R3,543 R3,200 Discovery Miles 32 000 Save R343 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ecology of Marine Bivalves - An Ecosystem Approach, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Richard F. Dame Ecology of Marine Bivalves - An Ecosystem Approach, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Richard F. Dame
R4,037 Discovery Miles 40 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bivalve mollusks are roughly hand-sized animals that can aggregate into large groups of millions of individuals as reefs-pumping and filtering enough water in short periods of time to control the processes on the reef and adjacent tidal waters-and serve as valuable indicators and monitors of ecosystem health. Ecology of Marine Bivalves: An Ecosystems Approach, Second Edition examines the ecology of bivalves from an ecosystem or holistic view, taking into consideration their history, thermodynamics, components, and interactions with other species-namely humans. With the advent of the United Nations Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) in the year 2000, its emphasis for utilizing the ecosystem approach as a standard guideline, and the growing interest in global climate change, this edition has been expanded to include: A new chapter on shell rings, which emphasizes the importance of interaction between disciplines so that we might learn from the past in order to plan for the future Scientific work done on several continents, including case studies from the Chesapeake Bay, the Wadden Sea, and other case studies from Europe and New Zealand Additional material on non-equilibrium thermodynamics, complexity theory, and other cross-disciplinary interactions This book discusses the roles of marine bivalves as a keystone species and as ecosystem engineers, and explains how bivalves are used as monitors and indicators of ecosystem stress and as a fisheries resource. Utilizing case studies and targeted published research to develop narratives suitable for a complex systems approach, the second edition of Ecology of Marine Bivalves is invaluable to scientists and marine workers interested in an up-to-date treatment of mollusks in our seas.

Biosilica in Evolution, Morphogenesis, and Nanobiotechnology - Case Study Lake Baikal (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Werner E.G.... Biosilica in Evolution, Morphogenesis, and Nanobiotechnology - Case Study Lake Baikal (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Werner E.G. Muller, Mikhael A. Grachev
R5,645 Discovery Miles 56 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lake Baikal is the oldest, deepest and most voluminous lake on Earth, comprising one fifth of the World's unfrozen fresh water. It hosts the highest number of endemic animals recorded in any freshwater lake. Until recently it remained enigmatic why such a high diversity evolved in the isolated Lake Baikal. Focusing on the sponges (phylum Porifera) as an example, some answers are provided to fundamental questions on evolutionary forces. The characteristic feature of these animals is that they form their polymeric silicic acid skeleton enzymatically. This process is explored using modern molecular biological and cellular biological techniques to outline strategies to fabricate novel materials applicable in biomedicine and nanooptics.

Tropical Marine Ecology (Hardcover): D. M Alongi Tropical Marine Ecology (Hardcover)
D. M Alongi
R3,508 R3,272 Discovery Miles 32 720 Save R236 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

No realm on Earth elicits thoughts of paradise more than the tropics. The tropical marine realm is special in myriad ways and for many reasons from seas of higher latitude, in housing iconic habitats such as coral reefs, snow white beaches, crystal clear waters, mangrove forests, extensive and rich seagrass meadows and expansive river deltas, such as the exemplar, the Amazon. But the tropics also has an even more complex side: tropical waters give rise to cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons, and unique oceanographic phenomena including the El Nino- Southern Oscillation which affects global climate patterns. Tropical Marine Ecology documents the structure and function of tropical marine populations, communities, and ecosystems in relation to environmental factors including climate patterns and climate change, and patterns of oceanographic phenomena such as tides and currents and major oceanographic features, as well as chemical and geological drivers. The book focuses on estuarine, coastal, continental shelf and open ocean ecosystems. The first part of the book deals with the climate, physics, geology, and chemistry of the tropical marine environment. The second section focuses on the origins, diversity, biogeography, and the structure and distribution of tropical biota. The third part explores the rates and patterns of primary and secondary production, and their drivers, and the characteristics of pelagic and benthic food webs. The fourth part examines how humans are altering tropical ecosystems via unsustainable fisheries, the decline and loss of habitat and fragmentation, Further, pollution is altering an earth already in the throes of climate change. Tropical Marine Ecology is an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to tropical marine ecology for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is also a rich resource and reference work for researchers and professional managers in marine science.

Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises - A World Handbook for Cetacean Habitat Conservation and Planning... Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises - A World Handbook for Cetacean Habitat Conservation and Planning (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Erich Hoyt
R2,588 Discovery Miles 25 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first edition of the widely praised Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises, published in 2005, led to numerous new marine protected area proposals and a number of notable conservation successes around the world.

In this completely revised and expanded second edition, new developments in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Pacific are described, as well as future directions for High Seas protection. New sections show how to design and manage Marine Protected Areas (MPA's) in an ever noisier ocean subject to climate change, increased shipping and hydrocarbon exploration. The process of protected area creation for cetaceans has been accelerated and more than 200 exciting new places are detailed in this edition. This book provides a route map for MPA managers, as well as countries, to meet the ambitious targets for highly protected MPA networks by 2012 and 2020.

Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises is a key conservation tool and a springboard for worldwide change in human attitudes toward the world ocean where all life originated and where the majority of life on Earth still lives.

Marine Conservation Ecology (Hardcover): John Roff Marine Conservation Ecology (Hardcover)
John Roff
R5,565 Discovery Miles 55 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This major textbook provides a broad coverage of the ecological foundations of marine conservation, including the rationale, importance and practicalities of various approaches to marine conservation and management. The scope of the book encompasses an understanding of the elements of marine biodiversity - from global to local levels - threats to marine biodiversity, and the structure and function of marine environments as related to conservation issues. The authors describe the potential approaches, initiatives and various options for conservation, from the genetic to the species, community and ecosystem levels in marine environments. They explore methods for identifying the units of conservation, and the development of defensible frameworks for marine conservation. They describe planning of ecologically integrated conservation strategies, including decision-making on size, boundaries, numbers and connectivity of protected area networks. The book also addresses relationships between fisheries and biodiversity, novel methods for conservation planning in the coastal zone and the evaluation of conservation initiatives.

Sharks in Mexico: Research and Conservation Part B, Volume 85 (Hardcover): Shawn Larson, Dayv Lowry Sharks in Mexico: Research and Conservation Part B, Volume 85 (Hardcover)
Shawn Larson, Dayv Lowry
R5,473 R4,579 Discovery Miles 45 790 Save R894 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sharks in Mexico: Research and Conservation, Volume 85 in the Advances in Marine Biology series, provides in-depth and up-to-date reviews on all aspects of marine biology that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological oceanography.

The Brackish-Water Fauna of Northwestern Europe (Hardcover, New): Richard S. K. Barnes The Brackish-Water Fauna of Northwestern Europe (Hardcover, New)
Richard S. K. Barnes
R4,193 Discovery Miles 41 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Brackish water can be found wherever sea water is diluted by freshwater to form water of intermediate salinity. The ephemeral habitats of estuaries, coastal lagoons and inland seas are rich in fauna, but are threatened by rising sea levels, drainage and reclamation of low lying coastal land, storms and sea defences. This is the first identification guide to the fauna of these ecologically important areas. The ecology of these animals and their habitats are examined and reviewed. The keys are designed to be used with living material, and illustrations are provided for all species likely to be found in brackish-water habitats in northwestern Europe, making identification easy. Fieldworkers, naturalists and students interested in these fragile and ephemeral habitats will find this an indispensable reference.

Coastwise - Understanding Britain's Shoreline (Hardcover, New edition): Peter Firstbrook Coastwise - Understanding Britain's Shoreline (Hardcover, New edition)
Peter Firstbrook
R1,094 R915 Discovery Miles 9 150 Save R179 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Coastwise examines the coastline of the British Isles as a dynamic environment and offers you an understandable explanation of how the coastline functions as a single entity. It is supported by hundreds of stunning photos and illustrations. It begins by exploring how the forces of nature combine to create its physical features (and continue to do so). This is a multifaceted story that involves ancient geology and powerful ocean forces. It then turns to the living nature of the coast, covering the unique plants, animals and other organisms whose interdependence keeps the coast alive and healthy. These amazing creatures are described and displayed in full colour. The third part of the book looks at how humans have interacted with the coast, using it for defence, commerce and leisure. It explores these aspects from the earliest times to the present day. The final section shows, for each coastal region, where the features discussed in the book can be observed and enjoyed, giving you a practical way of exploring the elements described in the book. All aspects of the coast are covered, making it essential reading - or a wonderful gift - for all those who spend time on Britain's coast. As Countryfile presenter, Tom Heap, says in his Foreword: "These pages are a practical love letter to Britain's waterfront and no seaside holiday home should be without them."

Fisheries and Aquaculture - Volume 9 (Hardcover): Gustavo Lovrich, Martin Thiel Fisheries and Aquaculture - Volume 9 (Hardcover)
Gustavo Lovrich, Martin Thiel
R7,231 R5,092 Discovery Miles 50 920 Save R2,139 (30%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the ninth volume of ten in the The Natural History of the Crustacea Series. The chapters in this volume synthesize the diverse topics in fisheries and aquaculture. In the first part of the book, chapters explore worldwide crustacean fisheries. This section comes to a conclusion with two chapters on harvested crustaceans that are usually not within the focus of the mainstream fisheries research, possibly because they are caught by local fishing communities in small-scale operations and sold locally as subsistence activity. In the second part of the book, the authors explore the variety of cultured crustacean species, like shrimps, prawns, lobsters, and crabs. Chapters in the third part of the volume focus on important challenges and opportunities, including diseases and parasitism, the use of crustacean as bioindicators, and their role in biotechnology.

Oceanography and Marine Biology - An Annual Review, Volume 47 (Hardcover): R.N. Gibson, R.J.A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon Oceanography and Marine Biology - An Annual Review, Volume 47 (Hardcover)
R.N. Gibson, R.J.A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon
R5,850 Discovery Miles 58 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Reflecting increased interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental issues, Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review, Volume 47 provides authoritative reviews that summarize results of recent research in basic areas of marine research, exploring topics of special and topical importance while adding to new areas as they arise. This volume, part of a series that regards the all marine sciences as a complete unit, features contributions from experts involved in biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science. These features along with the inclusion of a full color insert and an extensive reference list, make the text an essential reference for researchers and students in all fields of marine science.

Human-Wildlife Conflict - Complexity in the Marine Environment (Hardcover): Megan Draheim, Francine Madden, Julie-Beth... Human-Wildlife Conflict - Complexity in the Marine Environment (Hardcover)
Megan Draheim, Francine Madden, Julie-Beth McCarthy, Chris Parsons
R4,177 Discovery Miles 41 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has classically been defined as a situation where wildlife impacts humans negatively (physically, economically, or psychologically), and where humans likewise negatively impact wildlife. However, there is growing consensus that the conflict between people about wildlife is as important as the conflict between people and wildlife. HWC not only affects the conservation of one species in a particular geographic area, but also impacts the willingness of an individual, a community, and wider society to support conservation programs in general. This book explores the complexity inherent in these situations, covering the theory, principles, and practical applications of HWC work, making it accessible and usable for conservation practitioners, as well as of interest to researchers more concerned with a theoretical approach to the subject. Through a series of case studies, the book's authors and editors tackle a wide variety of subjects relating to conflict, from the challenges of wicked problems and common pool resources, to the roles that storytelling and religion can play in conflict. Throughout the book, the authors work with a Conservation Conflict Transformation (CCT) approach, adapted from the peacebuilding field to address the reality of conservation today. The authors utilise one of CCT's key analytic components, the Levels of Conflict model, as a tool to provide insight into their case studies. Although the examples discussed are from the world of marine conservation, the lessons they provide are applicable to a wide variety of global conservation issues, including those in the terrestrial realm. Human-Wildlife Conflict will be essential reading for graduate students and established researchers in the field of marine conservation biology. It will also be a valuable reference for a global audience of conservation practitioners, wildlife managers, and other conservation professionals.

Deep-Sea Fishes - Biology, Diversity, Ecology and Fisheries (Hardcover): Imants G. Priede Deep-Sea Fishes - Biology, Diversity, Ecology and Fisheries (Hardcover)
Imants G. Priede
R2,850 Discovery Miles 28 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The technological advances of the last twenty years have brought huge advances in our understanding of the deep sea and of the species inhabiting this elusive and fascinating environment. Synthesising the very latest research and discoveries, this is a comprehensive and much-needed account of deep-sea fishes. Priede examines all aspects of this incredibly diverse group of animals, reviewing almost 3,500 species and covering deep-sea fish evolution, physiology and ecology as well as charting the history of their discovery from the eighteenth century to the present day. Providing a global account of both pelagic and demersal species, the book ultimately considers the effect of the growing deep-sea fishing industry on sustainability. Copiously illustrated with explanations of the deep-sea environment, drawings of fishes and information on how they adapt to the deep, this is an essential resource for biologists, conservationists, fishery managers and anyone interested in marine evolution and natural history.

Biology of the Southern Ocean (Hardcover, 2nd edition): George A. Knox Biology of the Southern Ocean (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
George A. Knox
R7,690 Discovery Miles 76 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1993, The Biology of the Southern Ocean has been referred to as international research at its best and an invaluable reference. Drawing on the considerable volume of information published in the last ten years, this second edition retains the format that made the first edition a popular bestseller, while updating the information with the latest research results available. The book begins with a description of the physico-chemical environment and, in a logical sequence, covers phytoplankton and primary production, the sea ice microbial communities and the secondary consumers, the zooplankton. The author includes an extended chapter on the biology and ecology of Antarctic krill that highlights its central position in the Southern Ocean food web. A series of chapters consider the higher consumers, nekton (with an emphasis on cephalopods) fish, seals, whales, and seabirds. The following chapters explore selected ecosystem components; the benthic communities, life beneath the fast ice and ice shelves, recent advances in understanding decomposition processes, and the role of bacteria and protozoa. The author synthesizes ecosystem dynamics, with an emphasis on the pelagic ecosystem. He covers resource exploitation, the impact of such exploitation on the marine ecosystem, and the problems involved in the management of the living resources. His epilogue summarizes the extent to which our understanding of the functioning of the Antarctic marine ecosystem has changed in the last 50 years; for example, there has been a dramatic change in our view of krill and its role in the Southern Ocean marine ecosystem. The book concludes with the statement that research carried out under the AGCS Programme and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) will continue to provide critical information on the functioning of Antarctic marine ecosystems. Intended for all those with an ongoing interest in Antarctic research, conservation, and management, this volume represents one of the most authoritative resources in the field as it covers all aspects of this important marine ecosystem.

The Eternal Darkness - A Personal History of Deep-Sea Exploration (Paperback, Revised edition): Robert D. Ballard, Will Hively The Eternal Darkness - A Personal History of Deep-Sea Exploration (Paperback, Revised edition)
Robert D. Ballard, Will Hively; Preface by Robert D. Ballard
R664 R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Save R53 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Until a few decades ago, the ocean depths were almost as mysterious and inaccessible as outer space. Oceans cover two-thirds of the earth's surface with an average depth of more than two miles--yet humans had never ventured more than a few hundred feet below the waves. One of the great scientific and archaeological feats of our time has been finally to cast light on the "eternal darkness" of the deep sea. This is the story of that achievement, told by the man who has done more than any other to make it possible: Robert Ballard. Ballard discovered the wreck of the Titanic. He led the teams that discovered hydrothermal vents and "black smokers"--cracks in the ocean floor where springs of superheated water support some of the strangest life-forms on the planet. He was a diver on the team that explored the mid-Atlantic ridge for the first time, confirming the theory of plate tectonics. Today, using a nuclear submarine from the U.S. Navy, he's exploring the ancient trade routes of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea for the remains of historic vessels and their cargo. In this book, he combines science, history, spectacular illustrations, and first-hand stories from his own expeditions in a uniquely personal account of how twentieth-century explorers have pushed back the frontiers of technology to take us into the midst of a world we could once only guess at. Ballard begins in 1930 with William Beebe and Otis Barton, pioneers of the ocean depths who made the world's first deep-sea dives in a cramped steel sphere. He introduces us to Auguste and Jacques Piccard, whose "Bathyscaph"descended in 1960 to the lowest point on the ocean floor. He reviews the celebrated advances made by Jacques Cousteau. He describes his own major discoveries--from sea-floor spreading to black smokers--as well as his technical breakthroughs, including the development of remote-operated underwater vehicles and the revolutionary search techniques that led to the discovery and exploration of the Titanic, the Nazi battleship Bismarck, ancient trading vessels, and other great ships. Readers will come away with a richer understanding of history, earth science, biology, and marine technology--and a new appreciation for the remarkable men and women who have explored some of the most remote and fascinating places on the planet.

Benthic Suspension Feeders and Flow (Hardcover, New): David Wildish, David Kristmanson Benthic Suspension Feeders and Flow (Hardcover, New)
David Wildish, David Kristmanson
R3,729 Discovery Miles 37 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is about those animals found on the sea floor that live by filtering microscopic particles carried by water currents. Its purpose is to review what is known about the biology of suspension feeders in relation to their flow environment. The book includes the larval biology, physiology, ethology, and ecology of suspension feeders interacting with water flow. It will be of value to marine scientists beginning research in the new, interdisciplinary field of hydrodynamics and benthic biology, and it is the first attempt to provide a comprehensive overview of this synthesis from the biological viewpoint.

Marine Mammals: A Comprehensive Study (Hardcover): Timothy Garner Marine Mammals: A Comprehensive Study (Hardcover)
Timothy Garner
R3,325 R3,009 Discovery Miles 30 090 Save R316 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pollutant Effects in Freshwater - Applied Limnology (Hardcover, 3rd edition): J. Jacoby, E. Welch Pollutant Effects in Freshwater - Applied Limnology (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
J. Jacoby, E. Welch
R9,174 Discovery Miles 91 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Pollutant Effects in Fresh Waters" provides a practical and concise introduction to the ecological consequences of water pollution in aquatic ecosystems. In tackling the problem of water quality deterioration this book combines the limnological and water pollution literature to describe how pollutants in wastewater affect populations of organisms in freshwater environments.
Substantially revised, updated and expanded, with additional specialist contributors, this retitled new edition of "Ecological Effects of Wastewater" will continue to focus on the effects and management of eutrophication, water quality standards to protect aquatic life, and widen the debate over micro organisms and their public health significance in the aquatic environment.
With ever tighter controls on pollution levels of freshwater bodies being implemented and enforced world wide, this book is essential reading for students of public health and environmental engineering, and a reference tool for professionals in consultancies, contractors and for those in regulatory and enforcement bodies.

Dynamics of Coral Communities (Hardcover, 1999 ed.): R.H. Karlson Dynamics of Coral Communities (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
R.H. Karlson
R3,022 Discovery Miles 30 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Coral communities are among the most fascinating of all biotic assemblages on earth. It is their rich diversity and the strong biological interactions which characterize these communities that provides the focus for this book. Here I describe patterns of diversity, species interactions, and community organization as well as the processes which influence these structural attributes. Although this treatment of the subject will to some degree blend evolutionary and ecological phenomena, I am primarily interested in the dynamic properties of living coral communities. Hence, such processes as succession, competition, predation, herbivory, and disturbances will be emphasized in ecological terms, but not to the exclusion of evolutionary considerations. The former influence the maintenance of diversity in coral communities and local distribution and abundance patterns. The latter deal primarily with the origins of diversity, adaptations to the local environment, biogeographic distributions, and longevity in the fossil record. With the recent resurgence of interest in historical and large-scale geographical effects on the local diversity of ecological communities, ecological and evolutionary perspectives are beginning to be integrated into our understanding of community organization and dynamics. Hence, a synthesis of these perspectives is attempted in the final chapter of this book. This effort emerges as a consequence of academic experiences, research interests, and the strong influence of several individuals. My first exposure to ecology occurred at Pomona College where three faculty members guided my early explorations into this subject.

Crustaceans - Endocrinology, Biology and Aquaculture (Hardcover): Valerio Zupo Crustaceans - Endocrinology, Biology and Aquaculture (Hardcover)
Valerio Zupo
R4,641 Discovery Miles 46 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Covers all the main aspects of crustacean biology and ecology. Explains the main ethology issues also in view of applicative purposes. Is oriented to aquaculture, biofouling and parasitology biotechnologies. Covers both theoretical and practical issues. Is authored by a select list of outstanding world experts.

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