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Coral reef communities are among the most complex, mature and productive ecosystems on Earth. Being extremely productive and having the function of a powerful biofilter, coral reefs play an important role in global biogeochemical processes and in the reproduction of food resources in tropical marine regions. All aspects of coral reef science are covered systematically in this study, on the basis of a holistic ecosystem approach. The geological history of coral reefs, their geomorphology as well as biology, their functional characteristics, physiological aspects, biogeochemical metabolism, energy balance, environmental problems and management of resources are treated in detail.

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Author:   IU.I. Sorokin
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   1995 ed.
Volume:   v. 102.
Weight:   0.845kg
ISBN:  

9783540564270

ISBN 10:   3540564276
Pages:   475
Publication Date:   21 December 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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