The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses
Series: Biology of Habitats Series;
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Product details:
- Edition number 3
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 14 May 2015
- ISBN 9780198716549
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages300 pages
- Size 236x162x21 mm
- Weight 664 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
A comprehensive update of this popular and practical introduction to mangrove and seagrass biology providing a concise and affordable overview.
MoreLong description:
Mangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are both biologically diverse and economically valuable. This book, now in its third edition and fully updated throughout, continues to provide a current and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses. Using a global range of examples and case studies, it describes the unique adaptations of these plants to their exacting environments; the rich and diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously flashing fireflies, and 'gardening' seacows); the links between mangrove, seagrass, and other habitats; and the evolution, biodiversity, and biogeography of mangroves and seagrasses. The economic value of mangroves and seagrasses is also discussed, including approaches to rational management of these vital resources and techniques for the restoration of degraded habitats. A final chapter, new to this edition, examines the potential effects of global climate change including sea level rise.
As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these fascinating aquatic ecosystems although pollution, conservation, and experimental aspects are also considered. This accessible textbook assumes no previous knowledge of mangrove or seagrass ecology and is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional ecologists, conservation practitioners, and resource managers.
This book would seem most appropriate for upper-level undergraduate orgraduate courses. For graduate students or faculty working with mangrove or seagrasses, this is a perfect one-stop source on the "big picture" regarding these systems.
Table of Contents:
Mangroves and seagrasses
Mangroves and their environment
Seagrasses and their environment
Community structure and dynamics
The mangrove community: terrestrial components
The mangrove community: marine components
Seagrass communities
Measuring and modelling
Comparisons and connections
Biodiversity and biogeography
Impacts
Global climate change
