Overview

Zooplankton are critical to the vitality of estuaries and coastal waters. In this revised edition of Johnson and Allen's instant classic, readers are taken on a tour of the miniature universe of zooplankton, including early developmental stages of familiar and diverse shrimps, crabs, and fishes. ""Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts"" details the behavior, morphology, and coloration of these tiny aquatic animals. Precise descriptions and labeled illustrations of hundreds of the most commonly encountered species provide readers with the best source available for identifying zooplankton. Inside the second edition: an updated introduction that orients readers to the diversity, habitats, environmental responses, collection, history, and ecological roles of zooplankton; descriptions of life cycles; illustrations (including 88 new drawings) that identify 340-plus taxa and life stages; range, habits, and ecology for each entry located directly opposite the illustration; appendices with information on collection and observation techniques and citations of more than 1,300 scientific articles and books

Full Product Details

Author:   William S. Johnson ,  Dennis M. Allen (Director, University of South Carolina) ,  Marni Fylling
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition:   second edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9781421406183

ISBN 10:   1421406187
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   10 January 2013
Recommended Age:   From 17
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

"Preface Acknowledgments Introduction to Zooplankton Adaptations to Planktonic Life Feeding Locomotion Vertical Migrations and Selective Tidal Transport Defense Adaptations of Planktonic Larvae Factors Affecting Zooplankton Distribution Plankton Distribution and Ocean Currents Coastal Waters Thermoclines and Coastal Stratification Invisible Boundaries Cross-Shelf Transport to Nearshore and Estuarine Areas Tides and Tidal Currents Coastal Embayments Salinity and Estuarine Stratification Benthic Habitats and Zooplankton Distribution Estuarine and Coastal Planktonic Food Webs Primary Productivity Planktonic Food Webs The ""Classic"" Phytoplankton ? Herbivore Food Web The Microbial Loop Food Web Dynamics A Brief History of Zooplankton Research Pioneers in Zooplankton Research Collection Techniques: Old and New Plankton Nets Plankton Pumps, Traps, and New Technologies Automated Plankton Samplers, Acoustic Technology, and Video Techniques Zooplankton and Environmental Quality Hypoxia Harmful Algal Blooms Invasive and Introduced Species Climate Change Suggested Readings Identification and Biology of Common Zooplankton How to Use This Book to Identify Zooplankton Quick Picks Phytoplankton Protozooplankton Cnidarians: Anemones, Jellyfishes, and Related Metazoans Hydrozoans Scyphozoans and Cubozoans Ctenophores: Comb Jellies and Sea Walnuts Rotifers Cirripedes: Barnacle Larvae Cladocerans and Ostracods Copepods Mysids: Opossum Shrimps Amphipods, Isopods, Tanaidaceans, and Cumaceans Decapods: Shrimps, Crabs, and Related Crustaceans Stomatopods: Mantis Shrimps Sea Spiders, Mites, and Insects Annelids: Segmented Worms and Nematodes Molluscs: Gastropods, Bivalves, and Cephalopods Chaetognaths: Arrow Worms Echinoderm Larvae: Starfishes and Sea Urchins Less Common Ciliated Invertebrate Larvae Lower Chordates: Larvaceans, Sea Squirts, Salps, Doliolids, and Lancelets Fish Larvae Appendixes 1. Collecting Zooplankton 2. Observing Zooplankton 3. Observing Zooplankton 4. Sample Processing and Data Analysis 5. Regional Zooplankton Surveys Glossary Literature Cited Index"

Reviews

An indispensable book for teachers, students, and professionals working in marine biology and oceanography. Northeastern Naturalist Teachers, students and professionals in marine biology at the college level will find this a key survey. Midwest Book Review 2013

An indispensable book for teachers, students, and professionals working in marine biology and oceanography. Northeastern Naturalist

Author Information

William S. Johnson is the Lillian Welsh Professor of biological sciences at Goucher College in Baltimore. Dennis M. Allen is director of the Baruch Marine Laboratory and research professor at the University of South Carolina.

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