Overview

This is the first book to treat rocky, sandy and muddy shores worldwide in an up-to-date way for the serious student. The text describes the major factors determining the biology of the various types of shore and assesses the consequences of human activity on the shore. Techniques for investigating the shoreline are described.

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Author:   D. Raffaelli ,  S.J. Hawkins
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1999 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.699kg
ISBN:  

9780412299506

ISBN 10:   041229950
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   30 September 1996
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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Table of Contents

1 The shore environment: major gradients.- 1.1 Four major environmental gradients.- 1.2 Interactions between gradients.- 1.3 Modifying factors.- 1.4 Comparisons with other ecosystems.- Overview.- 2 Patterns of distribution.- 2.1 Universal zonation schemes for rocky shores.- 2.2 Rocky shore zonation in different parts of the world.- 2.3 Distribution patterns on other shore types.- 2.4 The meiofauna.- 2.5 Macrophytes on sheltered shores.- 2.6 Zonation along the estuarine gradient.- Overview.- 3 Causes of zonation.- 3.1 Vertical zonation on rocky shores.- 3.2 Determinants of zonation on other kinds of shores.- 3.3 Causes of zonation along other shore gradients.- Overview.- 4 Community dynamics.- 4.1 Rocky shores.- 4.2 Sediment shores.- 4.3 Community succession.- Overview.- 5 Coping with the physical and biological environment.- 5.1 Finding a place to live.- 5.2 Coping with the vertical and horizontal gradients on rocky shores.- 5.3 Coping with life on sandy shores.- 5.4 Coping by modifying behaviour.- 5.5 Dealing with other organisms.- 5.6 Associations, mutualisms and symbioses.- Overview.- 6 The shore as a system.- 6.1 The oceanographic context.- 6.2 The flow of material and energy in shore systems.- 6.3 Links between the shore and other systems.- 6.4 Energy flow and functional interactions on shores.- Overview.- 7 Human impact on the shore.- 7.1 Collecting marine plants and animals for food, bait and curios.- 7.2 Chronic pollution.- 7.3 Acute effects on shores.- 7.4 Introduction of new species.- 7.5 Coastal zone change.- Overview.- 8 Studying shores.- 8.1 Describing the shore.- 8.2 General methods for use on both rocky and sandy shores.- 8.3 Methods applicable to rocky shores.- 8.4 Methods applicable to sediment shores.- 8.5 Long-term studies.- 8.6 Field experiments.- Overview.- References.- Species index.

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...an admirable approach and style... - Biologist; ...the book is a tremendously good read. - Estuaries.

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