Author: H. J. G. DartnallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Antarctic Rotifers
Author: H. J. G. DartnallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Biology of Rotifers
Author: B. PejlerPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400972873
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Since the two previous rotifer symposia in Lunz and Gent were highly successful, it was considered important to continue the tradition every third year. Thus a third rotifer symposium was held in Uppsala, Sweden, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, 1982. In the beginning of 1981 the first circular was mailed to the participants of the previous symposia, who in turn were requested to suggest names of other scientists to be invited. As a result many people expressed interest, about 70 of whom finally participated in the symposium (not including temporary visitors from nearby). The participants represented 22 countries, in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. As with the earlier symposia, some subjects were selected in advance, mainly during discussions between Henri Dumont, Birger Pejler and Peter Starkweather when they met at the SIL congress in Kyoto 1980. Some broad topics such as 'Marine rotifers' were covered for the first time, while other topics were continuations, though more specialized, of previous themes. Thus it is interesting to follow, through the three symposium volumes, recent development within the areas of feeding, popUlation dynamics and ultrastructure. Each prospective participant (with the exception of the reviewers) was invited to present one short paper (alone or with collaborators), which resulted in more than 40 such contributions. Thus, the week's schedule became very crowded, unfortunately leaving no time for more comprehensive workshops etc. However, during the evenings general discussions were held on the topics presented during the day.
Trends in Antarctic Terrestrial and Limnetic Ecosystems
Author: D.M. BergstromPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402052774
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
The Antarctic provides a suite of scenarios useful for investigating the range of climate change effects on terrestrial and limnetic biota. The purpose of the book is to provide, based on the most up to date knowledge, a synthesis of the likely effects of climate change on Antarctic terrestrial and limnetic ecosystems and, thereby, to contribute to their management and conservation, based on the information.
British Antarctic Expedition, 1907-9, Under the Command of Sir E.H. Shackleton, C.v.o
Author: The Heart of the Antarctic
Author: Sir Ernest Henry ShackletonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Antarctic Lakes
Author: Johanna Laybourn-ParryPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191649325
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
The Antarctic continent carries the greatest diversity of lake environments on the planet: freshwater and saline lakes, tidal freshwater epishelf lakes, lakes on ice shelves and glacier surfaces, and over three hundred subglacial lakes; extraordinary ecosystems that have been separated from the atmosphere for up to millions of years. This book provides a unique and cutting edge synthesis of Antarctic limnology, drawing together current knowledge on geomorphology, morphometry, chemistry, community structure and function. It emphasises throughout the value of these near-pristine ecosystems as barometers of climate change, showing how responsive and vulnerable they are to the indirect impacts of anthropogenic activity. Antarctic Lakes begins with an introduction to their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, providing a basis for understanding the subsequent detailed chapters on different lake types, and ends with a chapter considering the application of new technologies to polar limnology as well as identifying future research directions. This accessible text is suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in Antarctic and polar limnology, and will also be of broad interest to researchers working in the areas of polar science, microbial ecology (and extremophiles), climatology, glaciology, and astrobiology.
Encyclopedia of the Antarctic
Author: Beau RiffenburghPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415970245
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
Book Description
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Descriptions of the stranded moraines and dry valley, with special reference to the recent elevation of the land bordering McMurdo Sound
Author: Sir Ernest Henry ShackletonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Biology of the Vestfold Hills, Antarctica
Author: J.M. FerrisPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400930895
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The present volume was conceived as a companion to 'Antarctic Oasis: Terrestrial environments and history of the Vestfold Hills' edited by J. Pickard and published in 1986 by Academic Press, Sydney. Pickard's book contains accounts of the Vestfold Hills' climate (N. A. Streten) and recent geomorphological history (D. A. Adamson & J. Pickard) which provide a valuable context for understanding their present day biology. Pickard also gives a history of human discovery and occupation of the Vest fold Hills. There is some overlap in the coverage, to the extent that both this volume and Pickard's book describe the terrestrial flora and fauna. The reader specifically interested in the terrestrial ecosystems of the Vestfold Hills should draw from both sources. Together, these works present a broad and descriptive account of the largest truly coastal antarctic oasis: a region that holds a unique variety of opportunities for future scientific investigation. There are several tasks I wish to accomplish here, apart from expressing my sincere thanks to the many people who have contributed to the completion of this volume. I wish to briefly introduce the Vestfolds and to list some of the features that, in my opinion, make them biologically varied, and unique in the context of other coastal ice-free areas. I wish to describe the phases of biological research in this region, including the directions that have been pursued since the 1984 symposium and to comment upon the future of the Vestfold Hills.
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