Modern Planktonic Foraminifera

In a single volume, the authors bring together a review of current biological understanding of planktonic foraminifera and apply it to developments in sedimentology. With the growing interest in the shells of this class of protozoa as indicators of the history of the earth, revealed through the sedi...

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Main Authors: Hemleben, Christoph, Spindler, Michael (Author), Anderson, O. Roger (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1989, 1989
Edition:1st ed. 1989
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Symbiosis, Commensalism and Parasitism
  • 5.3 Symbiont Morphology and Structural Association with Host
  • 5.4 Symbiont and Host Physiological Interactions
  • 5.5 Origin of Symbionts
  • 5.6 Major Features of Algal Symbionts
  • 5.7 Summary
  • 6. Trophic Activity and Nutrition
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Natural Prey
  • 6.3 Laboratory Studies of Trophic Activity
  • 6.4 Prey Abundance and Foraminiferal Distribution
  • 6.5 Predators on Planktonic Foraminifera
  • 6.6 Comparative Data with Benthic Foraminifera and Radiolaria
  • 6.7 Summary
  • 7. Reproduction
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Gametogenesis
  • 7.3 Morphological Changes during Gametogenesis
  • 7.4 Reproductive Cycles
  • 7.5 Comparisons with Benthic Foraminifera and Radiolaria
  • 7.6 Summary
  • 8. Shell Ontogeny
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Ontogenetic Concept for Spinose Species
  • 8.3 Variations in Developmental Morphology of Spinose Species
  • 8.4 Variations in Developmental Morphology of Non-spinose Species
  • 11.7 Dissolution in the Deep Water
  • 11.8 Summary
  • 12. Concluding Remarks
  • 12.1 Effects Influencing the Isotopic Signal
  • 12.2 Carbon Isotopes
  • 12.3 Summative Perspective
  • 13. References
  • 14. Glossary
  • 15. Index
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Taxonomy and Species Features
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Species List
  • 3. Collecting and Culture Methods
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Collection for Ecological Studies
  • 3.3 Fixation and Storing of Samples
  • 3.4 Laboratory Preparations
  • 3.5 Collection for Physiological and Ecological Studies
  • 3.6 Isolation and Preparation for Maintenance Culture
  • 3.7 Maintenance Cultures
  • 3.8 Monitoring Vitality and Growth of the Cultures
  • 3.9 Feeding Techniques
  • 3.10 Cataloguing and Storing Shells
  • 3.11 Summary
  • 4. Cellular Ultrastructure
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Fixation of Planktonic Foraminifera for Fine Structure Analysis
  • 4.3 Cytoplasmic Streaming
  • 4.4 Peripheral Cytoplasm and Rhizopodial Morphology
  • 4.5 Fine Structure of Cytoplasmic Organelles
  • 4.6 Comparative Fine Structure Data of Benthic and Planktonic Species
  • 4.7 Comparative Fine Structure of Planktonic Foraminifera and Radiolaria
  • 4.8 Summary
  • 5. Host and Symbiont Relationships
  • 8.5 Quantitative Ontogeny
  • 8.6 Coiling Directions
  • 8.7 Taxonomic Applications
  • 8.8 Summary
  • 9. Shell Architecture
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Chamber Deposition and Pore Formation
  • 9.3 Chamber Formation in Spinose Species
  • 9.4 Wall Thickening and Gametogenic Calcification
  • 9.5 Physiological Mechanism and Rates of Calcification
  • 9.6 Organic Composition of the Calcitic Wall
  • 9.7 Resorption and Repair Processes
  • 9.8 Abnormal Shell Growth
  • 9.9 Summary
  • 10. Ecology
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Statistical Treatment and the Transfer Function
  • 10.3 Stable Isotopes
  • 10.4 Distributional Pattern of Planktonic Foraminifera
  • 10.5 Population Dynamics
  • 10.6 Experimental Studies
  • 10.7 Summary
  • 11. Sedimentation — Settlement of Shells
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Shells Released by Reproduction and Juvenile Mortality
  • 11.3 Aggregates — Sedimentation
  • 11.4 Predation
  • 11.5 Residence Time and Sinking Velocity
  • 11.6 Seasonal Fluctuations in the Settlement