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Author:   Martin Thiel (Dr, Dr, Dpto. de Biologia Marina, Facultad Ciencias del Mar, Universidad Católica del Norte) ,  Lars Gutow (Dr, Dr, Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   1.134kg
ISBN:  

9780197768242

ISBN 10:   0197768245
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   08 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements List of contributors Chapter 1. Crustaceans as Prey in Aquatic and Terrestrial Food Webs Martin Thiel, and Lars Gutow Chapter 2. Crustaceans as Herbivores, Predators, and General Consumers Rochelle D. Seitz, Romuald N. Lipcius, Jainita Patel, and Gina M. Ralph Chapter 3. Vultures of the Sea and Shredders in the Woods: Crustaceans as Detritivores and Scavengers Jonas C. Geburzi, and Martin Zimmer Chapter 4. The Importance of Marine Benthic Crustaceans as Bioturbators, Habitat Modifiers and Ecosystem Function Regulators Hazel Needham, Michael Townsend, and Andrew Lohrer Chapter 5. Crustaceans as Intermediate Hosts in The Life Cycles of Parasites Robert Poulin Chapter 6. Competition in Crustaceans: Patterns, Mechanisms, and Consequences Stuart R. Jenkins Chapter 7. The Ecological Importance of Crustacean Diversity Rebecca J. Best, and Moritz D. Lürig. Chapter 8. Crustacean Responses to Habitat Loss, Fragmentation, and Modification Kevin Hovel Chapter 9. Impacts of Ocean Change on Crustaceans Christian Pansch, Marian Hu, Dirk Weihrauch, and Christian Buschbaum Chapter 10. Effects of Anthropogenic Stressors on Crustacean Zooplankton in Lakes Dietmar Straile Chapter 11. Impacts of Contaminants on Crustaceans in the Field Alex T. Ford, and Thomas Knigge Chapter 12. Conservation Genetics of Crustaceans Keith A. Crandall Chapter 13. Causes and Consequences of Invasions by Non-Native Crustaceans Edwin Grosholz Chapter 14. Habitat-Based Conservation of Anchialine Cave Crustaceans Thomas M. Iliffe, Alejandro Martínez, Fernando Alvarez, and William F. Humphreys Chapter 15. Recovery of Crustacean Populations in Protected Areas Even Moland, Raquel Goñi, Benjamin J. Hanns, and Nick T. Shears Chapter 16. Crustaceans in a Legislative Framework D. Christopher Rogers Chapter 17. Crustaceans in Society: The Media, Popular Culture, and Public Awareness Christopher B. Boyko, and Shane T. Ahyong Index

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Crustaceans are bizarre, beautiful and extremely diverse in their morphology, behavior, lifestyle and ecology. The book provides a fascinating overview of the importance of their diversity, ecology, anthropogenic drivers impacting life cycles, distribution and invasion and documenting the urgent need for conservation. It is fun reading and learning. Who has not been in love with crustaceans will be now!"". - Angelika Brandt, Professor for Marine Zoology, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Last but certainly not least, volume 10 of this series is an up-to-date, well-illustrated, and unusually wide ranging survey of the multitude of roles this mega-diverse group plays in the natural world and in their interactions with people. Food webs, competition, ecosystem impacts, threats, conservation and other biological topics are treated in depth, but so are topics less routinely considered, such as the law and the arts, both classical and popular. There is literally something for everyone here."" - Nancy Knowlton, Former Sant Chair for Marine Science, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Volume 10 of this important book series highlights the diverse ecological roles of crustaceans in ecosystems worldwide, and how changes to water quality, habitat and climate threaten their populations. The comprehensive reviews, by leading senior and emerging experts in crustacean biology, will be of value to researchers and students for years to come."" - Alistair Poore, Professor and Head of School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales

Author Information

Lars Gutow is a marine biologist with strong interest in benthic ecology. He is studying the responses of species and ecosystems to changing environmental conditions. He is also investigating seafloor habitats and species community dynamics in the context of marine conservation. Martin Thiel is a marine biologist with strong interest in animal behavior and natural history. During the past 25 years, he has conducted studies on crustacean behavior ranging from evolution of parental care behaviors to mating interactions and anti-predator behaviors. He is also interested in dispersal ecology and biogeography, and in promoting the participation of citizen scientists in marine research.

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