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The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses

Second Edition

Peter Hogarth

Biology of Habitats Series

284 pages | halftones, tables, line drawings | 234x156mm

978-0-19-856870-4 | Hardback | 19 April 2007

Also available as: Paperback

Price: £85.00

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Successful first edition, thoroughly revised and updated
New coverage of seagrass biology throughout
Concise and affordable overview providing complete coverage of the field
Global range of examples promotes international appeal

New to this edition

Updating of mangrove material
Incorporation of material on seagrasses

Mangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are biologically diverse and economically valuable. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses, using a global range of examples. It deals with the adaptations of these plants to their exacting environment, the rich and diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously flashing fireflies and 'gardening' seacows), the links between mangrove, seagrass, and other habitats, the evolution, biodiversity and biogeography of mangroves and seagrasses, and the likely effects of global climate change. The economic value of mangroves and seagrasses is also discussed, including approaches to rational management of these vital resources, and techniques for the restoration of degraded habitats.

As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these aquatic environments although pollution, conservation and experimental aspects are also considered. The book is intended for students, naturalists and professionals and assumes no previous knowledge of mangrove or seagrass ecology.

Readership: An accessible supplementary text suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in mangrove and seagrass ecology as part of a wider marine biology degree programme. It will also appeal to the many professional ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise overview of the topic.

The specification in this catalogue, including without limitation price, format, extent, number of illustrations, and month of publication, was as accurate as possible at the time the catalogue was compiled. Occasionally, due to the nature of some contractual restrictions, we are unable to ship a specific product to a particular territory. Jacket images are provisional and liable to change before publication.

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