Reef Evolution (Paperback, New)

Reefs are an extraordinary natural phenomenon. Visible from outer space, coral reefs are the largest biologically constructed features known; in close proximity their spectacular beauty and abundance of life is dazzling. This text documents those biological innovations which have moulded the evolution of reef ecosystems and given rise to the highly complex reef communities found today. The appearance of clonality, the acquisition of photosymbiosis and the radiation of predator groups are all discussed in depth. Data from the fossil record documents the evolutionary development of reef ecosystems. This interdisciplinary approach has the aim of providing an analytical text which will be of value not only to advanced undergraduates and postgraduate courses, but also to researchers in ancient reef ecology.

General

Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 1999
First published:	July 1999
Authors:	Rachel Wood
Dimensions:	240 x 168 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	414
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-857784-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Freshwater biology, limnology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal ecology Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Palaeontology > General
LSN:	0-19-857784-2
Barcode:	9780198577843

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