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Biology and Ecology of Antarctic Krill

This book gives a unique insight into the current knowledge of krill population dynamics including distribution, biomass, production, recruitment, growth and mortality rates. Detailed analysis is provided on food and feeding, reproduction and krill behaviour. The volume provides an overview on the a...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Siegel, Volker (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Advances in Polar Ecology
Subjects:
Fish
Environment
Animal Ecology
Animal Physiology
Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management
Wildlife
Environment, General
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • preface.-Chapter 1:Introducing Antarctic krill Euphausia superba Dana, 1850
  • Chapter 2: Distribution, biomass and demography of Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba
  • Chapter 3: Age, growth, mortality, and recruitment of Antarctic Krill, Euphausia superba
  • Chapter 4 Physiology of Euphausia superba
  • Chapter 5: Feeding and food processing in Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba Dana)
  • Chapter 6: Reproduction and larval development in Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba)
  • Chapter 7: Genetics of Antarctic krill
  • Chapter 8: Swarming and behaviour in Antarctic krill
  • Chapter 9: the importance of krill predation in the Southern Ocean
  • Chapter 10: Parasites and diseases
  • Chapter 11: The fishery for Antarctic krill – its current status and management regime
  • Glossary
  • Genera and Species Index
  • Index

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