Deep-Sea Biology : A Natural History of Organisms at the Deep-Sea Floor

Deep-Sea Biology : A Natural History of Organisms at the Deep-Sea Floor

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' ... a landmark study, well-documented and lavishly illustrated ... strongly recommended as essential reading for all courses in marine biology.' Nature
'Their text is very up to date with comprehensive references to original papers providing an excellent introduction to this field.' 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.' Biologist

Book Description
This timely volume provides a comprehensive account of the natural history of the organisms associated with the deep-sea floor and examines their relationship with this inhospitable environment--perhaps the most remote and least accessible location on the planet. The authors begin by describing the physical and chemical nature of the deep-sea floor and the methods used to collect and study its fauna. Then they discuss the ecology of the deep sea by exploring spatial patterns, diversity, biomass, vertical zonation, and large-scale distribution of organisms. Subsequent chapters review current knowledge of feeding, respiration, reproduction, and growth processes in these communities. The unique fauna of hypothermal vents and seeps are considered separately. Finally, there is a pertinent discussion of human exploitation of deep-sea resources and potential use of this environment for waste disposal.

Deep-Sea Biology: A Natural History of Organisms at the Deep-Sea Floor,John D. Gage,Paul A. Tyler,Cambridge University Press,0521336651,Benthos,Ecology,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology,Marine fauna,Science,Science/Mathematics,Deep sea organisms,Environmental science,Marine biology,Science / Biology

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