Ecology of Marine Protozoa [Hardcover]

Gerard M. Capriulo (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195043162 | ISBN-13: 978-0195043167 | Publication Date: April 26, 1990

Recent years have seen a surge of interest in the role of protozoa in the ecology of the world's oceans. In addition to their vital role in global nutrient cycles, marine protozoa also exhibit some of the most interesting symbiotic associations presently known, ranging from parasitism to mutualism, contributing greatly to our knowledge of eukaryote evolution. Additionally, stratigraphic examination of extinct forms provides important keys to past world climate and ocean conditions, while the study of extant forms yields major insights into present-day ocean conditions and circulation patterns. This volume provides a general overview of the ecology of marine protozoa. It features contributions from eleven internationally known oceanographers and marine biologists on such important topics as protozoan growth and nutrition, physiology, feeding activities, symbiosis, taxonomy, and paleobiology. The editor has helpfully organized the text on the basis of ecological function. It is intended for use by research scientists and graduate students in the fields of marine ecology, biological oceanography, and marine biology, as well as by microbiologists, cell biologists, mathematical ecologists, paleontologists, marine geologists, and marine chemists seeking an update on the field or who are considering work in this area.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Beginners and crossovers are in for a treat, but specialists will also be pleasantly surprised." --BioScience

"There is a lot of information in this book and most of it will be of immediate interest to ecologists." --Trends in Ecology and Evolution

"This collection of chapters will certainly be of interest to marine microbial ecologists and to protozoologists in general . . . . It is well produced . . . and all the chapters are written in an interesting and readable style . . . . Certainly recommended for any natural science library." --The Quarterly Review of Biology

About the Author

Gerard M. Capriulo is at State University of New York in Purchase.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (April 26, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195043162
• ISBN-13: 978-0195043167
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,242,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)