Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in Transition

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

These include the molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, remote sensing of reef systems, ecology of coral disease spread, effects of various scenarios of global climate change, ocean acidification effects of increasing CO2 levels on coral calcification, and damaged coral reef remediation.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-10-14
Mått:210 x 279 x 31 mm
Vikt:1 356 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:552
Upplaga:2011
Förlag:Springer
ISBN:9789400790148

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From the reviews: "This book examines coral reefs from A to Z in five parts ... 29 chapters, with most of the chapters appearing in the biology, ecosystem, and disturbance sections. Each chapter typically begins with a short abstract, followed by detailed contents. Most of the figures and photos are in color and correlate well with chapter contents. ... a good reference source for all levels of readers, from nonscientist to professional researcher ... . Summing Up: Recommended. Academic, professional, and general readers, all levels." (L. T. Spencer, Choice, Vol. 48 (10), June, 2011)

Innehållsförteckning

History and perspective.- Geology and evolution.- Coral biology: symbiosis, photosynthesis and calcification.- The coral reef ecosystem: bacteria, zooplankton, algae, invertebrates, fishes and model.- Disturbances.- Conservation and management.