The Biology of Rocky Shores
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1996
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-854936-9 (ISBN)
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-854936-9 (ISBN)
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This is an introduction to the biology of organisms that live on temperate rocky shores. Using examples from all over the world, it describes the physical factors that affect the organisms, the biology of the animals and plants that live by the shore, and the communities they form.
This is an introduction to the biology of organisms that live on temperate rocky shores, suitable for field courses and lectures. Using examples from all over the world, it describes the physical factors that affect the organisms, the biology of the animals and plants that live on the shore, the factors that control them, and the communities they form. It also provides examples of observations or experimental work for field courses or project work, and considers the problems of pollution and conservation in the context of effects on biodiversity.
This is an introduction to the biology of organisms that live on temperate rocky shores, suitable for field courses and lectures. Using examples from all over the world, it describes the physical factors that affect the organisms, the biology of the animals and plants that live on the shore, the factors that control them, and the communities they form. It also provides examples of observations or experimental work for field courses or project work, and considers the problems of pollution and conservation in the context of effects on biodiversity.
The shore environment - problems for organisms and their investigators; Vertical distributions - zonation and its causes; Communities on the shore - the effects of wave exposure; Algae, the primary energy sources; Grazers and their influences; Suspension feeders - how to live on floating food; Predators and their influences; The functioning of rocky shore communities; Biodiversity, pollution, and conservation.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.7.1996 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Biology of Habitats Series |
| Zusatzinfo | numerous line figures, bibliography |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 150 x 230 mm |
| Gewicht | 391 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Limnologie / Meeresbiologie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-854936-9 / 0198549369 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-854936-9 / 9780198549369 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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