Author: Dorothy F. Soule
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461237521
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The need for a volume dealing with the concept of indicator organisms became evident during a symposium on the subject, organized by the present editors for the Southern California Academy of Sciences. Ques tions were posed about the appropriate uses of indicator organisms and the "rules" governing the application of the indicator concept to particular problems. For example, how does one distinguish true indicators from biological anomalies? What kinds of organisms can appropriately be associated with conditions and events at various scales in time and space? To what extent does one species represent other species in the same environmental setting? Can the indicator concept be applied to the context of modern sampling and analytical technology? How can anthropogenic perturbations be distinguished from natural phenomena? How can unlike matrices from differing data bases with differing scales best be matched? Such questions are especially pertinent in today's research environment. The use of indicator organisms, while certainly not new, is the corner stone for much scientific research. In the past two decades, indicator organisms have played increasingly important roles in the development and implementation of public policy. In particular, indicator organisms are being used to describe local environments and natural or anthropogenic perturbations to them, although there are pitfalls and problems associated with those usages. A growing number of nonbiologists, including physical oceanographers, find indicator organisms helpful, and sometimes essential, to their re search.
Marine Organisms as Indicators
Author: Dorothy F. Soule
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461237521
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The need for a volume dealing with the concept of indicator organisms became evident during a symposium on the subject, organized by the present editors for the Southern California Academy of Sciences. Ques tions were posed about the appropriate uses of indicator organisms and the "rules" governing the application of the indicator concept to particular problems. For example, how does one distinguish true indicators from biological anomalies? What kinds of organisms can appropriately be associated with conditions and events at various scales in time and space? To what extent does one species represent other species in the same environmental setting? Can the indicator concept be applied to the context of modern sampling and analytical technology? How can anthropogenic perturbations be distinguished from natural phenomena? How can unlike matrices from differing data bases with differing scales best be matched? Such questions are especially pertinent in today's research environment. The use of indicator organisms, while certainly not new, is the corner stone for much scientific research. In the past two decades, indicator organisms have played increasingly important roles in the development and implementation of public policy. In particular, indicator organisms are being used to describe local environments and natural or anthropogenic perturbations to them, although there are pitfalls and problems associated with those usages. A growing number of nonbiologists, including physical oceanographers, find indicator organisms helpful, and sometimes essential, to their re search.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461237521
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The need for a volume dealing with the concept of indicator organisms became evident during a symposium on the subject, organized by the present editors for the Southern California Academy of Sciences. Ques tions were posed about the appropriate uses of indicator organisms and the "rules" governing the application of the indicator concept to particular problems. For example, how does one distinguish true indicators from biological anomalies? What kinds of organisms can appropriately be associated with conditions and events at various scales in time and space? To what extent does one species represent other species in the same environmental setting? Can the indicator concept be applied to the context of modern sampling and analytical technology? How can anthropogenic perturbations be distinguished from natural phenomena? How can unlike matrices from differing data bases with differing scales best be matched? Such questions are especially pertinent in today's research environment. The use of indicator organisms, while certainly not new, is the corner stone for much scientific research. In the past two decades, indicator organisms have played increasingly important roles in the development and implementation of public policy. In particular, indicator organisms are being used to describe local environments and natural or anthropogenic perturbations to them, although there are pitfalls and problems associated with those usages. A growing number of nonbiologists, including physical oceanographers, find indicator organisms helpful, and sometimes essential, to their re search.
Marine Organisms as Indicators
Author: Dorothy F. Soule
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783540965657
Category : Indicators (Biology)
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783540965657
Category : Indicators (Biology)
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Biological Indicators of Aquatic Ecosystem Stress
Author: S. Marshall Adams
Publisher: C A B International
ISBN: 9780851996301
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
*Comprehensive discussion of environmental stressors affecting aquatic ecosystems and organisms *Contributions from leading scientists in the field *Practical manual for students and researchers on the use of biocriteria *A practical guide to the use of biocriteria for assessment of the effects of environmental stressors on aquatic ecosystems and organisms, especially fish. Written by scientists who are experts in their fields, this book provides helpful information for designing and applying bioindicators in the field to reliably assess the health of aquatic organisms and ecosystems. This volume may be used as a manual for scientists, students, and others, in a variety of disciplines and applications
Publisher: C A B International
ISBN: 9780851996301
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
*Comprehensive discussion of environmental stressors affecting aquatic ecosystems and organisms *Contributions from leading scientists in the field *Practical manual for students and researchers on the use of biocriteria *A practical guide to the use of biocriteria for assessment of the effects of environmental stressors on aquatic ecosystems and organisms, especially fish. Written by scientists who are experts in their fields, this book provides helpful information for designing and applying bioindicators in the field to reliably assess the health of aquatic organisms and ecosystems. This volume may be used as a manual for scientists, students, and others, in a variety of disciplines and applications
Biological Indicators of Aquatic Ecosystem Stress
Author: S. Marshall Adams
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquatic ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
"The main purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive reference and guide relative to the various biological endpoints that can be measured and used to assess the effects of environmental stressors on aquatic organisms, populations, and communities" -- p.3.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquatic ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
"The main purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive reference and guide relative to the various biological endpoints that can be measured and used to assess the effects of environmental stressors on aquatic organisms, populations, and communities" -- p.3.
Biomarkers in Marine Organisms
Author: Philippe Garrigues
Publisher: Elsevier Science Limited
ISBN: 9780444829139
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Many previous studies and books have been dedicated to fundamental and developmental aspects of biomarkers. The purpose of this book is to provide, through various case studies, an overview of the practical use of biological markers in marine animals to evaluate the health effects of environmental contamination in marine ecosystems. More precisely, the book presents the results obtained during the development and application of biological markers as indicators of exposure/effect to toxic chemicals in marine environments, using diverse sentinel species such as fish, bivalves and crustaceans. An important aspect is also the publication of technical annexes that describe in detail the experimental procedures developed for both chemical and biochemical measurement.
Publisher: Elsevier Science Limited
ISBN: 9780444829139
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Many previous studies and books have been dedicated to fundamental and developmental aspects of biomarkers. The purpose of this book is to provide, through various case studies, an overview of the practical use of biological markers in marine animals to evaluate the health effects of environmental contamination in marine ecosystems. More precisely, the book presents the results obtained during the development and application of biological markers as indicators of exposure/effect to toxic chemicals in marine environments, using diverse sentinel species such as fish, bivalves and crustaceans. An important aspect is also the publication of technical annexes that describe in detail the experimental procedures developed for both chemical and biochemical measurement.
Monitoring in Coastal Environments Using Foraminifera and Thecamoebian Indicators
Author: David B. Scott
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139429205
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Emphasizes the methodological approaches being used for environmental applications of foraminifera and thecamoebians. Its main audience will include researchers and consultants, but it will also serve as a supplementary text for graduate students in courses that deal with environmental monitoring and assessment.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139429205
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Emphasizes the methodological approaches being used for environmental applications of foraminifera and thecamoebians. Its main audience will include researchers and consultants, but it will also serve as a supplementary text for graduate students in courses that deal with environmental monitoring and assessment.
Advances in Polychaete Research
Author: Elin Sigvaldadottir
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401706557
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In July 2001 experts from all around the world met in Reykjavik, Iceland to discuss various issues of polychaete biology. In particular the latest developments in cladistic inference of polychaete phylogeny were presented. Some studies applied recent molecular techniques, revealing unknown genetic relationships between the different families of polychaetous annelids. This volume is of interest to specialists and students seeking an introduction to the latest developments in the field of systematics and ecology of polychaetous annelids. This book is one in a series presenting results from the International Polychaete conferences.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401706557
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In July 2001 experts from all around the world met in Reykjavik, Iceland to discuss various issues of polychaete biology. In particular the latest developments in cladistic inference of polychaete phylogeny were presented. Some studies applied recent molecular techniques, revealing unknown genetic relationships between the different families of polychaetous annelids. This volume is of interest to specialists and students seeking an introduction to the latest developments in the field of systematics and ecology of polychaetous annelids. This book is one in a series presenting results from the International Polychaete conferences.
Biomarkers in Marine Organisms
Author: Ph. Garrigues
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 008052804X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
Many previous studies and books have been dedicated to fundamental and developmental aspects of biomarkers. The purpose of this book is to provide, through various case studies, an overview of the practical use of biological markers in marine animals to evaluate the health effects of environmental contamination in marine ecosystems. More precisely, the book presents the results obtained during the development and application of biological markers as indicators of exposure/effect to toxic chemicals in marine environments, using diverse sentinel species such as fish, bivalves and crustaceans. An important aspect is also the publication of technical annexes that describe in detail the experimental procedures developed for both chemical and biochemical measurement.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 008052804X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
Many previous studies and books have been dedicated to fundamental and developmental aspects of biomarkers. The purpose of this book is to provide, through various case studies, an overview of the practical use of biological markers in marine animals to evaluate the health effects of environmental contamination in marine ecosystems. More precisely, the book presents the results obtained during the development and application of biological markers as indicators of exposure/effect to toxic chemicals in marine environments, using diverse sentinel species such as fish, bivalves and crustaceans. An important aspect is also the publication of technical annexes that describe in detail the experimental procedures developed for both chemical and biochemical measurement.
Water Quality and Stress Indicators in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
Author: David W. Sutcliffe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquatic organisms
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquatic organisms
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Quaternary Sea-Level Changes
Author: Colin V. Murray-Wallace
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521820839
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
An important overview of Quaternary climates including detailed Pleistocene and Holocene sea-level changes, for researchers and graduate and advanced undergraduate students.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521820839
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
An important overview of Quaternary climates including detailed Pleistocene and Holocene sea-level changes, for researchers and graduate and advanced undergraduate students.