Deep-Sea Biology - A Natural History of Organisms at the Deep-Sea Floor (Paperback, New Ed)

This timely volume provides a comprehensive account of the natural history of the organisms associated with the deep-sea floor and examines their relationship with this inhospitable environment--perhaps the most remote and least accessible location on the planet. The authors begin by describing the physical and chemical nature of the deep-sea floor and the methods used to collect and study its fauna. Then they discuss the ecology of the deep sea by exploring spatial patterns, diversity, biomass, vertical zonation, and large-scale distribution of organisms. Subsequent chapters review current knowledge of feeding, respiration, reproduction, and growth processes in these communities. The unique fauna of hypothermal vents and seeps are considered separately. Finally, there is a pertinent discussion of human exploitation of deep-sea resources and potential use of this environment for waste disposal.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1992
First published:	1991
Authors:	John D. Gage • Paul A. Tyler
Dimensions:	247 x 191 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	524
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-33665-9
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Marine biology
LSN:	0-521-33665-1
Barcode:	9780521336659

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