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Cold-Water Corals: The Biology and Geology of Deep-Sea Coral Habitats

by J. Murray Roberts

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There are more coral species in deep, cold-waters than in tropical coral reefs. This broad-ranging treatment is the first to synthesise current understanding of all types of cold-water coral, covering their ecology, biology, palaeontology and geology. Beginning with a history of research in the field, the authors describe the approaches needed to study corals in the deep sea. They consider coral habitats created by stony scleractinian as well as octocoral species. The importance of corals as long-lived geological structures and palaeoclimate archives is discussed, in addition to ways in which they can be conserved. Topic boxes explain unfamiliar concepts, and case studies summarise significant studies, coral habitats or particular conservation measures. Written for professionals and students of marine science, this text is enhanced by an extensive glossary, online resources, and a unique collection of colour photographs and illustrations of corals and the habitats they form.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780521884853
Subtitle:
The Biology and Geology of Deep-Sea Coral Habitats
Author:
Roberts, J. Murray
Author:
Wheeler, Andrew J.
Author:
Freiwald, Andre
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Subject:
Coral reefs and islands
Subject:
Deep sea corals
Subject:
Life Sciences - Ecology
Subject:
Life Sciences - Zoology - General
Subject:
Life Sciences - Zoology - Invertebrates
Subject:
Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology
Subject:
Life Sciences - Ecology - Ecosystems
Copyright:
Publication Date:
May 2009
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
334
Dimensions:
9.70x6.80x.90 in. 1.95 lbs.

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