Description: Biodiversity in Aquatic Systems and Environments by Noboru Okuda, Katsutoshi Watanabe, Kayoko Fukumori, Takefumi Nakazawa, Shin-ichi Nakano Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book presents the latest topics in ecological and evolutionary research on aquatic biodiversity from bacteria to fishes, with special reference to Lake Biwa, an ancient lake in western Japan. Publisher Description This book presents the latest topics in ecological and evolutionary research on aquatic biodiversity from bacteria to fishes, with special reference to Lake Biwa, an ancient lake in western Japan. With a geological history of 4 million years, Lake Biwa is the third oldest lake in the world. It is considered a biodiversity hotspot, where 1,769 aquatic species including 61 endemics are recorded, providing a rare opportunity to study the evolutionary diversification of aquatic biota and its ecological consequences. The first chapter introduces the evolutionary history of biodiversity, especially of fish in this lake. In the second chapter, some examples of trophic polymorphism in fish are described. Fish are keystone predators in lake ecosystems, and they can be a major driver for altering biological communities through their top-down trophic cascading effects. An excellent laboratory experiment is presented, demonstrating that functional diversity of fish feeding morphology alters food web properties of plankton prey communities. The third chapter focuses on aquatic microbes, whose abundance and diversity may also be influenced by the diversity of fish through top-down trophic cascades. Aquatic microbes can have a strong impact on ecosystem functioning in lakes, and in this chapter, the latest molecular techniques used to examine genetic and functional diversity of microbial communities are introduced. The final chapter presents theoretical frameworks for predicting how biodiversity has the potential to control the incidence and intensity of human-induced regime shifts. While respecting the precious nature of biodiversity in lakes, it is essential to be aware that modern human activities have brought a crisis of biodiversity loss in lakes worldwide. Throughout this book, readers will learn why biodiversity must be conserved at all levels, from genes to ecosystems. Details ISBN 4431541497 ISBN-13 9784431541493 Title Biodiversity in Aquatic Systems and Environments Author Noboru Okuda, Katsutoshi Watanabe, Kayoko Fukumori, Takefumi Nakazawa, Shin-ichi Nakano Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 91 Edition 2014th Publisher Springer Verlag, Japan GE_Item_ID:137658607; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9784431541493
Book Title: Biodiversity in Aquatic Systems and Environments
Number of Pages: X, 91 Pages
Publication Name: Biodiversity in Aquatic Systems and Environments : Lake Biwa
Language: English
Publisher: Springer Japan
Publication Year: 2013
Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Microbiology, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / General
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 66.9 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Takefumi Nakazawa, Kayoko Fukumori, Katsutoshi Watanabe, Noboru Okuda, Shin-Ichi Nakano
Subject Area: Science
Item Width: 6.1 in
Series: Springerbriefs in Biology Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
