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The Biology of Rocky Shores (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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The Biology of Rocky Shores (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Biology of Habitats
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This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to
rocky shore ecology and has been completely revised and updated
throughout. It describes the diverse biota (invertebrates,
vertebrates, seaweeds, seagrasses and microalgae) that inhabit
rocky shores, and the factors that determine their distributions,
abundances and interactions. The book discusses the latest research
on processes that control community structure, utilizing a global
range of examples from a wide range of shore types - both temperate
and tropical.
The Biology of Rocky Shores begins by describing the shore
environment, including the conditions caused by tidal rise and fall
as well as an introduction to the effects of waves. It goes on to
describe the biodiversity of the rocky shore environment, from
seaweeds and cyanobacteria to starfish and oystercatchers, and some
of the adaptations these organisms exhibit on the shore. The book
discusses in turn the biology of primary producers, grazers,
suspension feeders and predators, and the ways in which these
trophic groups interact in various communities. The vertical and
horizontal distributions of species in relation to the tidal cycle
and wave exposure are also considered. The contributions that
species make in determining how rocky-shore communities function,
and how they interact with off-shore systems, are explored in
detail. Human influences, notably pollution, over-fishing and the
introduction of alien species, are discussed in the context of
rocky shore conservation and future management strategies. A final
chapter offers guidance on methods of study, techniques, and
experimental approaches.
New to this Edition:
This second edition adds several dimensions to the first, by
incorporating the expertise of two new authors, one based in Hong
Kong, the other in USA. Since the original edition in 1996, views
of how rocky shore communities are regulated have changed, and the
book discusses these changes. It is no longer limited to the
north-west Atlantic, but covers rocky shores worldwide. It
discusses the diversity of shore organisms in terms of functional
groups, and it now gives a detailed account of how organisms have
adapted to the physical constraints of living on rocky shores. It
provides advice on methods and experimental approaches. Black and
white photographs and many new line drawings have been added to the
original figures.
This new edition also feature 80% new text and 50% new
illustrations.
Each of the books in the Oxford Biology of Habitats Series
introduces a different habitat, and gives an integrated overview of
the design, physiology, ecology, and behaviour of the organisms
found there. The practical aspects of working within each habitat,
the sorts of studies that are possible, and habitat biodiversity
and conservation status are all explored.
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