Developmental Biology and Larval Ecology: The Natural History of the Crustacea, Volume 7
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Author Description
This is the seventh volume of a ten-volume series on The Natural History of the Crustacea. Chapters in this volume synthesize our current understanding of early crustacean development from the egg through the embryonic and larval phase. The first part of this book focuses on the elemental aspects of crustacean embryonic development. The second part of the book provides an account of the larval phase of crustaceans and describes processes that influence the development from hatching to an adult-like juvenile. The third and final part of the book explores ecological interactions during the planktonic phase and how crustacean larvae manage to find food, navigate the dynamic water column, and avoid predators in a medium that offers few refuges.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex biological and ecological processes governing the early life stages of crustaceans, from embryonic development through the larval phase. The authors, recognized experts in crustacean biology, synthesize extensive research to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how these organisms transition from eggs to juvenile forms. By integrating developmental biology with ecological theory, the text establishes a baseline for how environmental factors influence survival during the vulnerable planktonic stage.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of crustacean embryonic development processes.
- Comprehensive accounts of larval development from hatching to juvenile stages.
- Examination of ecological interactions, including foraging, navigation, and predator avoidance in planktonic environments.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses specifically on early life stages and does not provide an exhaustive survey of adult crustacean physiology or behavior.
- The scope is limited to the biological and ecological aspects of the specified life phases rather than taxonomic classification of all crustacean species.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a foundational reference for researchers and graduate students specializing in marine biology and crustacean ecology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the high level of technical detail provided throughout the chapters.
Page Count:
458
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190094982
ISBN-13:
9780190094980
Science
Zoology
Developmental Biology
Crustaceology
Taxonomy
Biology
Ecology