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. Ed(S): Rogers, Alex D.; Johnston, Nadine M.; Murphy, Eugene J.; Clarke, Andrew - Antarctic Ecosystems - 9781405198400 - V9781405198400
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Antarctic Ecosystems

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Description for Antarctic Ecosystems * Leading polar scientists present a synthesis of the latest research on the biological systems in Antarctica, covering organisms from microbes to vertebrate higher predators. * Integrates studies across scales of organization and complexity. Editor(s): Rogers, Alex D.; Johnston, Nadine M.; Murphy, Eugene J.; Clarke, Andrew. Num Pages: 564 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 195 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1300.
Since its discovery Antarctica has held a deep fascination for biologists. Extreme environmental conditions, seasonality and isolation have lead to some of the most striking examples of natural selection and adaptation on Earth. Paradoxically, some of these adaptations may pose constraints on the ability of the Antarctic biota to respond to climate change. Parts of Antarctica are showing some of the largest changes in temperature and other environmental conditions in the world. In this volume, published in association with the Royal Society, leading polar scientists present a synthesis of the latest research on the biological systems in Antarctica, covering organisms from ... Read more

Product Details

Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
564
Condition
New
Number of Pages
552
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405198400
SKU
V9781405198400
Shipping Time
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99-15

About . Ed(S): Rogers, Alex D.; Johnston, Nadine M.; Murphy, Eugene J.; Clarke, Andrew
Alex Rogers is a marine biologist working on the ecology and conservation of marine ecosystem. Most of his research has focused on Antarctic and deep-sea habitats, including seamounts, hydrothermal vents and cold-water corals. He uses molecular tools to help investigate the diversity and evolution of species and connectivity of populations of marine organisms. He has also worked extensively on human ... Read more

Reviews for Antarctic Ecosystems
“Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Antarctic ecosystems and the open access approach to publication means this volume serves as an easy entre to that literature – many ecologists will benefit from this compilation.”  (Austral Ecology, 1 October 2013) “As an institutional library purchase, I would recommend this book.”  (Frontiers of biogeography, 5 January 2013 ... Read more

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