Biology and Ecology of Antarctic Krill

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

This book gives a unique insight into the current knowledge of krill population dynamics including distribution, biomass, production, recruitment, growth and mortality rates.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-22
Mått:155 x 235 x 24 mm
Vikt:782 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Advances in Polar Ecology
Antal sidor:441
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783319805290

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“This book is a very timely overview of what we know for a keystone species of the Southern Ocean. ... everyone working on Southern Ocean marine ecosystems really does need to see this as a key resource.” (David Walton, The Bulletin, Vol. 48 (4), December, 2017)

Innehållsförteckning

preface.-Chapter 1:Introducing Antarctic krill Euphausia superba Dana, 1850.- Chapter 2: Distribution, biomass and demography of Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba.- Chapter 3: Age, growth, mortality, and recruitment of Antarctic Krill, Euphausia superba.- Chapter 4 Physiology of Euphausia superba.- Chapter 5: Feeding and food processing in Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba Dana).- Chapter 6: Reproduction and larval development in Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba).- Chapter 7: Genetics of Antarctic krill.- Chapter 8: Swarming and behaviour in Antarctic krill.- Chapter 9: the importance of krill predation in the Southern Ocean.- Chapter 10: Parasites and diseases.- Chapter 11: The fishery for Antarctic krill – its current status and management regime.- Glossary.- Genera and Species Index.- Index.