Aeglidae: Life History and Conservation Status of Unique Freshwater Anomuran Decapods

ISBN-13: 9781032337920 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 296 str.

Sandro Santos; Sergio Luiz de Siqueira Bueno

Opis

This book focuses on these unique crustaceans endemic to South America and is the first to summarize the diverse aspects of the Aeglidae. It will appeal not only to carcinologists working with this family of decapods, but also readers interested in the evolution, biogeography, taxonomy, phylogenetics, physiology, and reproductive ecology.

Spis treści

Introduction. Morphology, taxonomy and diversity. Evolutionary history and phylogenetic relationships. Population structure and morphological maturity. Trophic ecology. Reproduction. Development, parental care and recruitment. Behavior and interactions with other limnic organisms. Physiology. Sampling and field data treatment.

O autorze

Sandro Santos is a professor at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil.

Sergio Luiz de Siqueria Bueno is a professor at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.