Marine Macrophytes As Foundation Species

Marine macrophytes (macroalgae, seagrasses, and mangroves) comprise thousands of species distributed in shallow water areas along the world's coastlines. They play a key role in marine ecosystems regarding biodiversity and energy flow. A large proportion of macrophyte species can be characterised as ecosystem engineers-organisms that directly or indirectly affect the availability of resources to other species by modifying, maintaining, and creating habitats. The book is among the first one to concentrate on the value of macrophytes for the well-being of marine habitats. The book is aimed at academics but may be useful for students, policy makers, and laymen alike.

Product details

• Authors: Emil Olafsson, Emil (Spanish Institute of Oceanography Olafsson
• Assisted by: Emil Olafsson (Editor), Olafsson Emil (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.09.2016
• EAN: 9781498723244
• ISBN: 978-1-4987-2324-4
• No. of pages: 285
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Marine Biology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fisheries & Aquaculture, Biodiversity, Plant Ecology, Marine Biology, Botany and plant sciences, Aquaculture & Fish-Farming: Practice & Techniques, Aquaculture and fish-farming