Mangroves : ecology, biology and taxonomy / James N. Metras, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Metras, James N.

Series:

Botanical research and practices series.

Environmental science, engineering and technology series.

Botanical research and practices

Environmental science, engineering and technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mangrove plants.

Mangrove ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (404 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Mangrove ecosystems are tropical or subtropical communities of mainly tree species which can be found on low, muddy, usually intertidal coastal areas. This book presents topical research from across the globe in the study of mangroves, including the eco-biology of mangroves; the mangrove ecosystem of Sundarbans, India; and, more.

Contents:

""MANGROVES: ECOLOGY, BIOLOGYAND TAXONOMY""; ""MANGROVES: ECOLOGY, BIOLOGYAND TAXONOMY""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Eco-Biology of Mangroves""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Historical Aspects of Mangroves""; ""Global Distribution of Mangroves""; ""Types of Mangrove Forests""; ""Mangrove Ecology""; ""Tidal Amplitude and Topography""; ""Temperature""; ""Salinity""; ""Rainfall and Supply of Freshwater""; ""Substrate Characteristics""; ""Mangrove Taxonomy""; ""Occurrence and Distribution of Mangroves""; ""Global Status of Mangrove Species""; ""Mangrove Genetics""; ""Mangrove Eco-Biology""

""Morphological adaptations""""Anatomical Adaptations""; ""Physiological Adaptations""; ""Phenology""; ""Photosynthesis""; ""Pollination and Reproductive Biology""; ""Dispersal and Establishment""; ""Mangrove Ecological Functions""; ""Screening the Solar UV-B Radiation""; ""Reducing the �Green House Effects�""; ""Mitigating the Fury of Cyclones""; ""Mitigating the Fury of Tsunami""; ""Controlling the Flood""; ""Prevention of the Coastal Erosion""; ""Trapping the Sediments""; ""References""

""Mudskippers: Human Use, Ecotoxicology and Biomonitoring of Mangrove and Other Soft Bottom Intertidal Ecosystems""""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Mudskippers: Ecology, Physiology and Interactions with Humans""; ""The Ecotoxicology of Mudskippers""; ""Heavy Metals and Metalloids""; ""Organic Contaminants""; ""Fluoride""; ""Radionuclides""; ""Studies on Different Combinations of Pollutants or Complex Effluents""; ""Genotoxicology""; ""The Lower Fly River and Delta: A Possible Case Study""; ""Introduction""; ""Material and Methods""

""Human Use of the Mudskippers of the Lower Fly River and Delta""""Pollution and Potential Health Risk Issues""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""References""; ""Mangrove Ecosystem of Sundarbans, India: Biodiversity, Ecology, Threats and Conservation""; ""Abstract""; ""I. Introduction""; ""II. Physiography of Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem, India""; ""III. Global Distribution of Mangroves""; ""IV. Geological Past and Estuarine Networks of India""; ""V. Climate""; ""VI. Tidal Levels, Volume and Duration""; ""VII. Soil Quality""; ""VIII. Water Quality Parameters""

""IX. Distribution of Microbial Load in Water""""X. Why Mangrove Ecosystem Is One of the Most Productive Ecosystems of the World?""; ""XI. Biodiversity of Indian Sundarbans""; ""A. Diversity, Distribution, Zonation and Succession of Floral Components""; ""B. Diversity, Distribution and Zonation of Faunal Components""; ""XII. Ecology""; ""A. Trophic Relationships""; ""B. Role of Physicochemical Parameter""; ""C. Ecology of Flora""; ""D. Ecology of Fauna""; ""E. Bioturbation and Nutrient Cycling""; ""XIII. Threats to Biodiversity""; ""XIV. Conservation Strategies""

""A. In- Situ Conservation of Wildlife""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1-61761-233-2