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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
June 2012
Print publication year:
1991
Online ISBN:
9781139163637
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139163637
Subjects:
Life Sciences, Ecology and Conservation
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Book description

Deep-Sea Biology provides a comprehensive account of the natural history of the organisms associated with the deep-sea floor, and examines their relationship with this remote and inhospitable environment. In the initial chapters, the authors describe the physico-chemical nature of the deep-sea floor and the methods used to collect and study its fauna. They then go on to discuss the ecological framework by exploring spatial patterns of diversity, biomass, vertical zonation and large-scale distributions. Subsequent chapters review current knowledge of feeding, respiration, reproduction and growth processes in these communities. The unique fauna of hydrothermal vents and seeps are considered separately. Finally, there is a discussion of man's exploitation of deep-sea resources and his use of this environment for waste disposal on the fauna of this, the earth's largest ecosystem.

Reviews

‘ … a landmark study, well-documented and lavishly illustrated … strongly recommended as essential reading for all courses in marine biology.’

Source: Nature

‘Their text is very up to date with comprehensive references to original papers providing an excellent introduction to this field.’

Source: The Times Higher Education Supplement

‘Researchers will cherish this book for its broad coverage and superb reference lists. Teachers will find its state-of-the-art reviews invaluable for preparing lectures and students for preparing essays … Highly recommended.’

Source: Biologist

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