Dormancy is a suspension of the vital functions in an organism
to overcome harsh environmental conditions, and sometimes can last
for centuries. It is a widespread adaptation in many phyla, ranging
from bacteria to vertebrates, and may exert a great influence on
aquatic communities.
Contributors to this new book are leaders in the field of
diapause studies, and many authors were participants at a recent
workshop on diapause in aquatic invertebrates (Pallanza, Italy
2003). The book consists of two major parts, as indicated in its
title: Phenomenology of diapause and significance of this
adaptation in scientific and practical uses. Application to newly
developing areas such as cultivation of live food, like rotifers or
Artemia, in modern aquaculture is covered, as are aspects of
diapause that promote the colonization of new environments by
facilitating the passive transport of resting stages of invasive
species. Creation of artificial ecosystems outside of the Earth s
biosphere using dormant propagules becomes an actual possibility as
humankind develops plans to colonize our nearest planets. Also,
studies on the vertical distribution of resting stages in
undisturbed sediment cores yield important ecological and
evolutionary information useful in investigations of past
environments.
Throughout the book properties of diapause and individual
peculiarities of this ancient and well-developed adaptive
phenomenon are regarded in evolutionarily distant groups such as
Rotifers, Crustaceans and Insects."
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