Marine Interstitial Ciliates: An illustrated key / Edition 1

by P. Carey

Overview

The ciliated protozoa are important members of the interstitial biotope by virtue of their numbers and biomass. These single celled organisms form complex communities in the spaces between sandgrains in many marine sediments. Despite their important role in benthic ecology, there has been a lack of detailed studies on this large and fascinating group. Although difficult and demanding to work with, the most important aspect that has hampered research on these fragile organisms has been the lack of a suitable identification guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412406102
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	11/30/1991
Series:	Identification Guide Series , #2
Edition description:	1992
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.03(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

A guide to identifying the 937 known species of ciliated protozoa that form complex communities in the spaces between sand grains in many marine sediments. They play an important role in benthic ecology, but have been little studied, partly for lack of such an identification key. Details the specialized techniques for collecting and transporting the fragile organisms, the laboratory procedures for studying them, and the taxonomic scheme, as well as providing text and drawings to describe species worldwide. Includes a glossary, and methods and systematic (but not subject) indexes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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