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Antarctic Ecosystems
Author | : Alex D. Rogers,Nadine M. Johnston,Eugene J. Murphy,Andrew Clarke |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 585 |
Release | : 2012-02-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781444347227 |
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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 microbes to vertebrate higher predators. This book comes at a time when new technologies and approaches allow the implications of climate change and other direct human impacts on Antarctica to be viewed at a range of scales; across entire regions, whole ecosystems and down to the level of species and variation within their genomes. Chapters address both Antarctic terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and the scientific and management challenges of the future are explored.
Antarctic Ecosystems
Author | : K.R. Kerry,G. Hempel |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9783642840746 |
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Antarctic Ecosystems comprises 55 papers presented at the Fifth Symposium on Antarctic Biology held under the auspices of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) in Hobart, Australia, 29 August - 3 September, 1988. Both short- and long-term changes in ecosystems and community structures caused by natural and human factors were discussed to help understand the ecological processes taking place in a changing environment. The variability of ecological factors must be known for the development of realistic monitoring strategies and sound conservation practices.
Antarctic Ecosystems
Author | : R. Bargagli |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 3540220917 |
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This volume provides an overview of climate change data, its effects on the structure and functioning of Antarctic ecosystems, and the occurrence and cycling of persistent contaminants. It discusses the role of Antarctic research for the protection of the global environment. The book also examines possible future scenarios of climate change and the role of Antarctic organisms in the early detection of environmental perturbations.
Trends in Antarctic Terrestrial and Limnetic Ecosystems
Author | : D.M. Bergstrom,P. Convey,A.H.L. Huiskes |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 373 |
Release | : 2007-06-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781402052774 |
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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.
Encyclopedia of the Antarctic
Author | : Beau Riffenburgh |
Publsiher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 1274 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780415970242 |
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Antarctic Ecosystems
Author | : William Davison,C. Howard-Williams,P. A. Broady,Paul Broady |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Animal populations |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822030054134 |
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The Ecological Role of Micro organisms in the Antarctic Environment
Author | : Susana Castro-Sowinski |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2019-01-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9783030027865 |
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This book provides up-to-date multidisciplinary information regarding microbial physiological groups in terms of their role in the Antarctic ecology. How do microorganisms shape the Antarctic environment? The book presents a thorough overview of the most important physiological microbial groups or microbial systems that shape the Antarctic environment. Each microbial model is described in terms of their physiology and metabolism, and their role in the Antarctic environmental sustainability. The individual chapters prepare readers for understanding the relevance of the microbial models from both an historical perspective, and considering the latest developments. This book will appeal to researchers and teachers interested in the Antarctic science, but also to students who want to understand the role of microbes in the ecology of extreme environments.
The Antarctic Silverfish a Keystone Species in a Changing Ecosystem
Author | : Marino Vacchi,Eva Pisano,Laura Ghigliotti |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2017-05-03 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9783319558936 |
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This book encompasses the body of available scientific information on the notothenioid fish Pleuragramma antarctica commonly known as Antarctic silverfish. This plankton-feeder of the intermediate trophic level is the most abundant fish in the coastal regions of high Antarctica, and plays a pivotal ecological role as the main prey of top predators like seals, penguins, whales and Antarctic toothfish. Broad circum-polar distribution, a key role in the Antarctic shelf pelagic ecosystem, and adaptations makes understanding the species’ likely response to environmental change relevant to foresee the potential responses at the local ecosystem level. Additionally, a detailed understanding of the abundance and trophic interactions of such a dominant keystone species is a vital element of informing the development of marine spatial planning and marine protected areas in the Antarctic continental shelf region. Experts in the field provide here unique insights into the evolutionary adaptation, eco-physiology, trophic ecology, reproductive and population ecology of the Antarctic silverfish and provide new clues about its vulnerability in facing the challenges of the ongoing environmental changes.