The ciliated protozoa are important members of the interstitial
biotope by virtue of their numbers and biomass. These single celled
organisms form complex communities in the spaces between sandgrains
in many marine sediments. Despite their important role in benthic
ecology, there has been a lack of detailed studies on this large
and fascinating group. Although difficult and demanding to work
with, the most important aspect that has hampered research on these
fragile organisms has been the lack of a suitable identification
guide. This book describes all the specialized techniques necessary
for the collection and transport and covers in detail many
laboratory procedures that have been developed for these organisms.
The bulk of the book is taken up by an identification guide to all
species inhabiting marine sands worldwide. Diagnostic keys to 67
families, together with 179 generic descriptions are followed by
keys to all 937 species considered valid. Detailed species
descriptions are given, many in English for the first time,
together with all essential diagrams in a total of 108 plates. The
keys are easy to interpret and there is a glossary of specialist
terms. There is a list of references and a systematic index to all
species and their synonyms. A diagnostic key to species is a useful
prerequisite to further studies of the ciliates, consequently this
key has been eagerly awaited by many workers in marine life
sciences. This guide should enable both specialist and
non-specialist to identify to species level and should be
fundamental to future meiobenthic research. This book should be of
interest to research and professional marine biologists, ecologists
and marine microbiologists.
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