Methods for the Study of Deep-Sea Sediments, Their Functioning and Biodiversity

Roberto Danovaro

ISBN 10: 1439811377 / ISBN 13: 9781439811375

Published by Taylor & Francis Inc Dez 2009, 2009

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Neuware - The most comprehensive update in the last two decades on methodologies for the study of deep-sea sediments, this handbook includes information on all living components of the benthos. It covers benthic viruses and prokaryotes (both Bacteria and Archaea), protozoa, foraminifera, meiofauna, macrofauna, and megafauna. After organismal components are discussed in terms of abundance, biomass, and biodiversity, they are integrated according to environmental variables. Each chapter covers sampling procedures, step-by-step laboratory protocols, instrument settings, calculation formulas, and conversion coefficients. Pictures, schemes, and diagrams provide visual support for working scientists.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Methods for the Study of Deep-Sea Sediments, Their Functioning and Biodiversity
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Dez 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1439811377
• ISBN 13: 9781439811375
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 264W x 186H x 27D millimeters 264 millimeters width by 186 millimeters height by 27 millimeters depth
• Weight: 980 grams

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Synopsis

For years scientists viewed the deep sea as calm, quiet, and undisturbed, with marine species existing in an ecologically stable and uniform environment. Recent discoveries have completely transformed that understanding and the deep sea is recognized as a complicated and dynamic environment with a rich diversity of marine species. Carefully designed to provide practical information in an easily accessible format, Methods for the Study of Deep-Sea Sediments, Their Functioning, and Biodiversity covers how to investigate the biological components through analysis of their biodiversity. It also provides the protocols and methodological details needed to investigate some aspects of the functional biodiversity of variables commonly utilized to describe and understand the drivers of deep-sea ecosystem functioning.

This volume contains detailed protocols for analyzing all benthic components from benthic viruses, prokaryotes, protozoa, foraminifera, to meio-, macro-, and megafauna. It includes step-by-step procedures, with additional notes on the crucial steps or possible difficulties arising from the analysis. Each chapter provides a brief introduction, a description of the sampling procedures and/or the sample treatment, and then the laboratory protocols, providing information on instrument setting and/or the solutions utilized. Each chapter also contains a visual scheme of the protocol for use during laboratory activities and for tracking each laboratory step. Linking information on biodiversity with the functioning of the marine ecosystems, the book covers all living components of the benthos. It provides practical information for anyone studying deep-sea habitats, their characteristics, functioning, and biodiversity.

About the Author

Director Department of Marine Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy