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The Biology of Rocky Shores (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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The Biology of Rocky Shores (Paperback, 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 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.
This accessible text is suitable for both undergraduate and
graduate students taking courses in rocky shore ecology and marine
biology as well as the many professional ecologists, conservation
biologists, teachers and amateur naturalists seeking a concise,
affordable, and authoritative overview of the topic.
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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