Overview

This volume synthesizes the relevant data that is fundamental to our understanding of trace metal biogeochemistry and the ecology of biological communities of deep-sea vent systems. It presents the combined results of biological and geochemical research and analyzes the microdistribution of animals and the spatial structure of vent communities. Careful consideration is given to the export of iron and other trace metals from hydrothermal vents. The environmental conditions to be found in deep-sea hydrothermal community habitats, along with the trace metal behavior in biotope water are characterized and the sources and forms of trace metals taken up by dominant hydrothermal vent animals are discussed. Special attention is paid to the poorly investigated deep biosphere of the sub-seafloor igneous crust. The book is illustrated with a wealth of exceptional deep-sea photos taken by the manned submersible “Mir”, and a dedicated chapter focuses on the role of deep manned submersibles in ocean research. The book will be of interest to researchers and students in the fields of oceanography, geochemistry, biology, the environmental sciences and marine ecology.

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Author:   Liudmila L. Demina ,  Sergey V. Galkin
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Volume:   50
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783319823287

ISBN 10:   3319823280
Pages:   210
Publication Date:   30 May 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- The export of iron and other trace metals from hydrothermal vents and the impact on their marine biogeochemical cycle.- Geologic- geochemical  and ecological characteristics of selected hydrothermal vent areas .- Trace metals in water of deep-sea hydrothermal biotopes.- Structure of  hydrothermal  vent  communities.- Sources and forms of trace metals taken up by hydrothermal vent mussels, possible adaptation and mediation strategies.- Factors controlling the trace metal distribution in hydrothermal vent organisms.- The deep biosphere of the subseafloor igneous crust.- Manned submersibles Mir and the worldwide research of hydrothermal vents.- Conclusions.

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