The Antarctic Silverfish: a Keystone Species in a Changing Ecosystem (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book encompasses the body of available scientific information on the notothenioid fish Pleuragramma antarctica commonly known as Antarctic silverfish. This plankton-feeder of the intermediate trophic level is the most abundant fish in the coastal regions of high Antarctica, and plays a pivotal ecological role as the main prey of top predators like seals, penguins, whales and Antarctic toothfish. Broad circum-polar distribution, a key role in the Antarctic shelf pelagic ecosystem, and adaptations makes understanding the species' likely response to environmental change relevant to foresee the potential responses at the local ecosystem level. Additionally, a detailed understanding of the abundance and trophic interactions of such a dominant keystone species is a vital element of informing the development of marine spatial planning and marine protected areas in the Antarctic continental shelf region. Experts in the field provide here unique insights into the evolutionary adaptation, eco-physiology, trophic ecology, reproductive and population ecology of the Antarctic silverfish and provide new clues about its vulnerability in facing the challenges of the ongoing environmental changes.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Advances in Polar Ecology, 3
Release date:	May 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Marino Vacchi • Eva Pisano • Laura Ghigliotti
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	314
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-55891-2
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal ecology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > Conservation of wildlife & habitats > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-55891-9
Barcode:	9783319558912

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