Loricate Ciliate Tintinnids in a Tropical Mangrove Wetland

Diversity, Distribution and Impact of Climate Change
2015
ISBN: 978-3-319-12792-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 106 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 217 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science

This book is an integrated approach to present a detailed case study in order to address the taxonomic and ecological features of this planktonic choreotrich protists in an iconic tropical mangrove wetland - Sundarban. To identify each tintinnid species, emphasis is given with regards to taxonomic features accompanied by high resolution images. This work explores the interaction between man-induced stress and the  impact of climate change which is threatening the tintinnid biodiversity, and suggests, for example, remedial measures by adopting sound management strategies. Tintinnids  (Protozoa: Ciliata: Tintinnida) are a coherent group ecologically recognized as micro-zooplankton. They deserve  special attention because of their  unique biodiversity and  their  crucial, functional role in the marine food chain. This is a valuable reference source for students, researchers, policy planners and coastal managers engaged in the field of marine biology, microbial ecology and  marine bio-resources.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sarkar, Santosh Kumar

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Naturschutzbiologie, Biodiversität
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Phykologie, Algen, Flechten, Lichen
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Feuchtgebiete, Sümpfe, Moore
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Biodiversität
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbellose (Invertebrata) Einzeller (Protozoen)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Methodology (Materials and Methods).- 3. Results and Discussion.- 4. Impact of stress on Tintinnid Community.