Overview

Chaetognaths, or arrow-worms, are voracious carnivores which are exceptionally abundant in all the seas of the world. It is highly likely that their vast numbers render them of major ecological significance in marine planktonic communities, yet very little is known of the group, largely because of the lack (until now) of easily accessible information about them. This first comprehensive survey deals with all aspects of chaetognath biology, including much recent and unpublished work. The twelve chapters of the book are contributed by leading scientists in chaetognath biology. Two chapters are devoted to taxonomic relationships both within the chaetognaths and between them and other animal groups; two chapters cover morphology and anatomy; four chapters are concerned with physiology and behaviour; three are devoted to ecology, including distributions and parasitism; and one chapter provides detailed information about the techniques necessary for studying chaetognaths.

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Author:   Q. Bone (Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Marine Biological Association) ,  H. Kapp (Scientist, Zoology Museum, Scientist, Zoology Museum, University of Hamburg) ,  A. C. Pierrot-Bults (Scientist, Zoology Museum, Scientist, Zoology Museum, University of Amsterdam) ,  A.C. Pierrot-Bults (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 19.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.00cm
Weight:   0.502kg
ISBN:  

9780198577157

ISBN 10:   019857715
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   19 September 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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'At last! It is over 50 years ago since a comprehensive review on the biology of chaetognaths appeared...This book will be consulted as a reference work for many years ahead. It is a 'must' on the bookshelf for every higher degree student and researcher in zooplanktology, systematics and comparative morphology and physiology, as well as for teachers of zoology.' Journal of Natural History

'This book fills a major gap in chaetognath literature ... One of the advantages of this book is that the authors frankly discuss points of scientific disagreement. It clearly presents recent development and identifies large areas of further research. The book with its excellent illustrations and more than 500 references will be very helpful for newcomers as well as experts to gain an overview into the different fields of chaetognath research.' W. Hagen (Kiel), Helgoländer Meeresuntersuchungen 'At last! It is over 50 years ago since a comprehensive review on the biology of chaetognaths appeared, so this review is welcomed. The editors have achieved just the right balance between the different subjects. I found the text easy and interesting to read, and full of useful suggestions for further research. This book will be consulted as a reference work for many years ahead. It is a 'must' on the bookshelf for every higher degree student and researcher in zooplanktology, systematics and comparative morphology and physiology, as well as for teachers of zoology.' Vidar Oresland, Journal of Natural History, 1991 'The book gives a comprehensive review of chaetognath biology, and aims to be of practical value to plankton workers.' Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Volume 72, Number 1, 1992 'This text is very well illustrated and serves not only as an excellent introduction to the group but is required reading for anybody working or thinking of working with chaetognaths ... this text is a must for all those working on or peripherally interested in chaetognaths.' John Mauchline, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology, Vol. 162/2, 1992 'it is an essential addition to any library purporting to be biologically comprehensive' M.V. Angel, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society (1992), 105 `The three editors have effectively created a uniformity o style and approach...' `...it is an essential addition to any library purporting to be biologically comprehensive.'Journal of Ornithology

'At last! It is over 50 years ago since a comprehensive review on the biology of chaetognaths appeared....This book will be consulted as a reference work for many years ahead. It is a 'must' on the bookshelf for every higher degree student and researcher in zooplanktology, systematics and comparative morphology and physiology, as well as for teachers of zoology.' Journal of Natural History

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