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Acanthaster Planci

Author : Charles Birkeland
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780849365997
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (659 download)

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Download or read book Acanthaster Planci written by Charles Birkeland and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1990-09-24 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to provide an organized compilation of information and techniques for all aspects of the biology and management of the Acanthaster planci species. This extraordinary coral predator has greater effects on coral reef communities than any other animal species. It can cause mortality of hard corals over large areas and have indirect effects that extend through the trophic levels of the reef community. This volume features A planci as an animal with a unique combination of morphological, physiological, and life history characteristics that contribute to its potential for major ecological impacts. It provides detailed techniques for disparate aspects of research and management (e.g., raising the animal through all life history stages, calculating growth curves, and treating victims of spinings). Chapters cover methods for surveys, tagging, and control of A. planci, in addition to an assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The extensive subject index includes more than 1,000 references to A. planci and a BASIC program for estimating coral recovery after predation by the starfish. Acanthaster planci: Major Management Problem of Coral Reefs is an essential reference for all coral reef managers and researchers.

Principles and Methods of Toxicology, Fifth Edition

Author : A. Wallace Hayes
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780849337789
Total Pages : 2304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book Principles and Methods of Toxicology, Fifth Edition written by A. Wallace Hayes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-09-25 with total page 2304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded on the paradox that all things are poisons and the difference between poison and remedy is quantity, the determination of safe dosage forms the base and focus of modern toxicology. In order to make a sound determination there must be a working knowledge of the biologic mechanisms involved and of the methods employed to define these mechanisms. While the vastness of the field and the rapid accumulation of data may preclude the possibility of absorbing and retaining more than a fraction of the available information, a solid understanding of the underlying principles is essential. Extensively revised and updated with four new chapters and an expanded glossary, this fifth edition of the classic text, Principles and Methods of Toxicology provides comprehensive coverage in a manageable and accessible format. New topics include 'toxicopanomics', plant and animal poisons, information resources, and non-animal testing alternatives. Emphasizing the cornerstones of toxicology-people differ, dose matters, and things change, the book begins with a review of the history of toxicology and followed by an explanation of basic toxicological principles, agents that cause toxicity, target organ toxicity, and toxicological testing methods including many of the test protocols required to meet regulatory needs worldwide. The book examines each method or procedure from the standpoint of technique and interpretation of data and discusses problems and pitfalls that may be associated with each. The addition of several new authors allow for a broader and more diverse treatment of the ever-changing and expanding field of toxicology. Maintaining the high-quality information and organizational framework that made the previous editions so successful, Principles and Methods of Toxicology, Fifth Edition continues to be a valuable resource for the advanced practitioner as well as the new disciple of toxicology.

Acanthaster Planci

Author : Peter John Moran
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Acanthaster Planci written by Peter John Moran and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology

Author : Andreas Luch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3764383380
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (643 download)

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Book Synopsis Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology by : Andreas Luch

Download or read book Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology written by Andreas Luch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Toxicology is the second volume of a three-volume set on molecular, clinical and environmental toxicology that offers a comprehensive and in-depth response to the increasing importance and abundance of chemicals of daily life. By providing intriguing insights far down to the molecular level, this three-volume work covers the entire range of modern toxicology with special emphasis on recent developments and achievements. It is written for students and professionals in medicine, science, public health or engineering who are demanding reliable information on toxic or potentially harmful agents and their adverse effects on the human body.

Biology, Ecology and Management of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish

Author : Morgan Pratchett
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3038426024
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Biology, Ecology and Management of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish written by Morgan Pratchett and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Biology, Ecology and Management of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish" that was published in Diversity

Life and Death Of Coral Reefs

Author : Charles Birkeland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780412035418
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (354 download)

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Book Synopsis Life and Death Of Coral Reefs by : Charles Birkeland

Download or read book Life and Death Of Coral Reefs written by Charles Birkeland and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1997-01-31 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated throughout, this book presents what is known about factors that "shift the balance" between accretion and erosion, recruitment and mortality, stony corals and filamentous algae, recovery and degradation - the life and death of coral reefs.

Echinodermata

Author : Brendan F. Keegan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000162354
Total Pages : 692 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Echinodermata written by Brendan F. Keegan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compilation of proceedings that contain abstracts of all papers/posters presented at the International Echinoderm Conference held in 1984 and complete papers from those submitted for publication and accepted on the recommendations of referees.

Oceanographic Processes of Coral Reefs

Author : Eric Wolanski
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1003800041
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Oceanographic Processes of Coral Reefs written by Eric Wolanski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last two decades since publication of the first edition, substantial advancements have been made in the science, the need for transdisciplinary approaches to coral reef protection greater than ever before. This new edition, now in full color throughout with accompanying animations, goes beyond identifying foundational information and current problems to pinpoint science-based solutions for managers, stakeholders and policy makers. Coral reefs are connected by currents that carry plankton and the larvae of many reef-based organisms. Further, they supply food to reefs. Currents also bring pollutants from the land and, together with the atmosphere, affect the surrounding ocean. The chapters in this book provide a much-needed review of the biophysics of reefs with an emphasis on the Great Barrier Reef as an ecosystem. The focus is on interactions between currents, waves, sediment and the dynamics of coastal and reef-based ecosystems. The topographic complexity of reefs redirects mainstream currents, creates tidal eddies, mushroom jets, boundary layers, stagnation zones, and this turbulence is enhanced by the oceanographic chaos in the adjoining Coral Sea. This is the environment in which particles and organisms, of a range of sizes live, from tiny plankton to megafauna. This generates faunal connectivity at scales of meters to thousands of km within the Great Barrier Reef and with the adjoining ocean. Pollution from land-use is increasing and remedial measures are described both on land and on coral cays. The impact of climate change is quantified in case studies about mangroves and corals. Modelling this biophysical complexity is increasing in sophistication, and the authors suggest how the field can advance further.

Oceanography and Marine Biology

Author : R.N. Hughes
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482220660
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Oceanography and Marine Biology written by R.N. Hughes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever-increasing interest in oceanography and marine biology and their relevance to global environmental issues creates a demand for authoritative reviews summarising the results of recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review has catered to this demand since its founding by the late Harold Barnes fifty years ago. Its objectives are to consider, annually, the basic areas of marine research, returning to them when appropriate in future volumes; to deal with subjects of special and topical importance; and to add new subjects as they arise. The favourable reception accorded to all the volumes shows that the series is fulfilling a very real need: reviews and sales have been gratifying. The fifty-second volume follows closely the objectives and style of the earlier volumes, continuing to regard the marine sciences—with all their various aspects—as a unity. Physical, chemical, and biological aspects of marine science are dealt with by experts actively engaged in these fields. The series is an essential reference text for researchers and students in all fields of marine science and related subjects, and it finds a place in libraries of not only marine stations and institutes, but also universities. It is consistently among the highest ranking impact factors for the marine biology category of the citation indices compiled by the Institute for Scientific Information.

Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology

Author : Richard B. Aronson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387335374
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (873 download)

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Book Synopsis Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology by : Richard B. Aronson

Download or read book Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology written by Richard B. Aronson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-03-09 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a unique perspective on the destruction - both natural and human-caused - of coral reef ecosystems. Reconstructing the ecological history of coral reefs, the authors evaluate whether recent dramatic changes are novel events or part of a long-term trend or cycle. The text combines principles of geophysics, paleontology, and marine sciences with real-time observation, examining the interacting causes of change: hurricane damage, predators, disease, rising sea-level, nutrient loading, global warming and ocean acidification. Predictions about the future of coral reefs inspire strategies for restoration and management of ecosystems. Useful for students and professionals in ecology and marine biology, including environmental managers.

What is Natural?

Author : Jan Sapp
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195161786
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book What is Natural? written by Jan Sapp and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This detailed account of the ongoing destruction of coral reef communities crystallizes one of sciences most profound questions--is there a balance of nature? 13 illustrations.

Coral Reef Studies of Japan

Author : Akira Iguchi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811064733
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Coral Reef Studies of Japan written by Akira Iguchi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively introduces recent important studies on coral reefs from various research fields including biology, ecology, chemistry, the earth sciences, and conservation studies. Coral reef is one of the important ecosystems characterized by high biodiversity and the beauty. Coral reefs around Japan are located at the northern limit, composed by mainly fringing reefs along archipelago, and easily impacted by human activities. Thus, coral reef studies around Japan have provided important knowledge on basic sciences and conservation studies regarding coral reef ecosystem. This book would contribute to systematic understanding of vulnerable coral reef ecosystems due to human activities in the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean regions. The conservation efforts provide good reference to graduate and undergraduate students, and researchers in marine sciences, as well as those who are involved in coral reef studies.

Oceanographic and Biological Aspects of the Red Sea

Author : Najeeb M.A. Rasul
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319994174
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Oceanographic and Biological Aspects of the Red Sea written by Najeeb M.A. Rasul and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes invited contributions presenting the latest research on the oceanography and environment of the Red Sea. In addition to covering topics relevant to research in the region and providing insights into marine science for non-experts, it is also of interest to those involved in the management of coastal zones and encourages further research on the Red Sea

Marine Organisms as Model Systems in Biology and Medicine

Author : Malgorzata Kloc
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319924869
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis Marine Organisms as Model Systems in Biology and Medicine by : Malgorzata Kloc

Download or read book Marine Organisms as Model Systems in Biology and Medicine written by Malgorzata Kloc and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the potential advantages of using marine invertebrates like tunicates, echinoderms, sponges and cephalopods as models in both biological and medical research. Bioactive compounds found in marine organisms possess antibacterial, antifungal, anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties, and can affect the immune and nervous systems. Despite substantial research on the medicinal attributes of various marine invertebrates, they are still very much underrepresented in scientific literature: the majority of cell, developmental and evolutionary scientific journals only publish research conducted on a few well-known model systems like Drosophila melanogaster or Xenopus laevis. Addressing that gap, this book introduces readers to new model organisms like starfish or nemertera. By showing their benefits with regard to regeneration, stem cell research and Evo-Devo, the authors provide a cross-sectional view encompassing various disciplines of biological research. As such, this book will not only appeal to scientists currently working on marine organisms, but will also inspire future generations to pursue research of their own.

Starfish

Author : John M. Lawrence
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421410451
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Starfish written by John M. Lawrence and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete illustrated scientific review of starfish ever published. Among the most fascinating animals in the world’s oceans are the more than 2,000 species of starfish. Called “Asteroids” by scientists who study them (after their taxonomic name, Asteroidea)—or sea stars in some parts of the world—starfish are easily recognized because of their star-like form. Starfish is a comprehensive volume devoted to the integrative and comparative biology and ecology of starfish. Written by the world's leading experts on starfish, the integrative section covers topics such as reproduction, developmental biology and ecology, larval ecology, and the ecological role of starfish as a group. The comparative section considers the biology and ecology of important species such as Acanthaster planci, Heliaster helianthoides, Asterias amurensis, and Pisaster ochraceus. Replete with detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations and the latest research findings, Starfish examines the important role of these invertebrates in the marine environment, a topic of great interest because of their impact on the food web. As major predators that are able to evert their stomach and wrap it around their prey, starfish can have a significant impact on commercial fisheries. Starfish are of interest not only to echinoderm specialists but also to marine biologists and invertebrate zoologists in general and, increasingly, to the medical community. A starfish’s ability to regenerate body parts is almost unequalled in the animal world, making them ideal models for basic science studies on the topic. Contributors: Charles D. Amsler, Bill J. Baker, Mario Barahona, Michael F. Barker, Maria Byrne, Juan Carlos Castilla, Katharina Fabricius, Patrick Flammang, Andrew S. Gale, Carlos F. Gaymer, Jean-François Hamel, Elise Hennebert, John H. Himmelman, Michel Jangoux, John M. Lawrence, Tatiana Manzur, James B. McClintock, Bruce A. Menge, Annie Mercier, Anna Metaxas, Sergio A. Navarette, Timothy D. O’Hara, John S. Pearse, Carlos Robles, Eric Sanford, Robert E. Scheibling, Richard L. Turner, Carlos Renato R. Ventura, Kristina M. Wasson, Stephen A. Watts

Echinoderm studies 4 (1993)

Author : Michel Jangoux
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000154106
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Echinoderm studies 4 (1993) written by Michel Jangoux and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Echinoderm Studies is a biennial series in which comprehensive surveys of selected topics are presented. A guiding principle of the series is to cover all aspects of echinoderm biology so as to promote a better comprehension of this group of animals.

Lectures Presented at the Fifth FAO/SIDA Workshop on Aquatic Pollution in Relation to Protection of Living Resources, Manila, Philippines, 17 January-27 February 1977

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Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9789251006016
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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