Cold-Water Corals: The Biology and Geology of Deep-Sea Coral Habitats

ISBN-13: 9781009263931 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 370 str.

Washington DC) Cairns Stephen (Smithsonian Institution

Opis

This book provides a highly illustrated synthesis of research on cold-water corals worldwide.

Recenzje

'This is an absorbing, well-written book that does an excellent job of concisely presenting a huge amount of information. It is enhanced by excellent illustrations and figures, a glossary and case studies, as well as online supplementary material … those with an interest in marine science will find it a great addition to their bookshelf.' Bulletin of the British Ecological Society

Spis treści

Preface; 1. History and research approaches; 2. Cold-water corals; 3. Biology; 4. Reefs and mounds; 5. Habitats and ecology; 6. Palaeontology; 7. Corals as archives; 8. Impacts and conservation; 9. References; Glossary; Index.