Download or read book Coralline Algae of Central New Zealand written by Adele Harvey and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Common Coralline Algae of Northern New Zealand written by Tracy Farr and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book North New Zealand written by Peter Hadden and published by Wairau Press (an imprint of Random House). This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the natural history of New Zealand's North Island, from Lake Taupo up, is described, including geology, soils, climate, flora and fauna. Chapters on different habitats are included, including forests, shrublands, wetlands and the coast.
Download or read book Diversity and Distribution of Coralline Algae in Southern New Zealand written by Brenton Twist and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coralline algae (Corallinophycideae) are calcifying red algae that form the foundation of many shallow marine ecosystems globally, providing settlement sites for a range of invertebrate larvae, stabilisation of reefs and habitat for grazing and cryptofaunal species. This group of macroalgae are vulnerable to increased anthropogenic disturbances, in particular ocean acidification. Despite their ecological importance and vulnerability, little is known about their diversity, distribution and ecology, globally and within New Zealand. The primary objective of this work was to document the diversity and distribution of coralline algae in New Zealand, and examine the abiotic and biotic factors potentially influencing this distribution across different spatial scales. This body of work used DNA based phylogenetic methods to identify species of corallines collected in the southern region of New Zealand, incorporating data previously collected from central and northern New Zealand. A high level of diversity was revealed in southern New Zealand (77 species identified and 99 predicted), which is in line with what is currently being uncovered globally, with diversity that is two to four times higher than previously estimates that were based on morpho-anatomical identifications. Multivariate clustering and constrained ordination techniques, grouping sites based on similarities in coralline algae community structure and relating this to selected environmental parameters, identified sea surface temperature and light at the seabed as variables significantly correlated with these community groupings across the New Zealand region. Similarly, linear model analysis identified depth, likely a proxy for light, and the type of substrate as being the most important variables explaining the abundance of coralline algae (independent of species identity) across an often overlooked biogenic environment across Foveaux Strait. At local spatial scales (10-100’s m) patterns in coralline algal community structure revealed stochastic dispersal processes likely determine which species establish, followed by competitive interactions driving differences in abundances. These local scale processes are unlikely to influence diversity patterns seen at larger scales across the New Zealand region. Furthermore, high local scale diversity was observed, with few abundant and many rare species. This research provides an important molecular framework and information on distributional patterns of coralline algae needed to further advance knowledge on this ecologically important group.
Download or read book New Zealand Seaweeds written by Wendy A. Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Zealand Seaweeds is the first photographic identification guide to New Zealands unique marine algae, by the countrys pre-eminent seaweed expert Wendy Nelson. Across three main sections covering green, brown and red algae, over 150 genera and 250 key species are described. Each species entry includes up-to-date information on nomenclature, type locality, morphology, habitat, distribution and notes on identification and key characteristics. The guide contains over 500 illustrations, with each entry illustrated by either underwater or coastal photographs and supplemented by herbarium scans, microscopic photographs or reproductions of celebrated botanical artist Nancy Adams paintings from the original Seaweeds of New Zealand: An illustrated guide. Informative introductory chapters and breakout boxes introduce New Zealands seaweeds, giving an overview of the countrys aquatic flora and its unique features, information about the coastal environment, macroalgal ecology, distribution and introduced/invasive species, plus material on the uses of macroalgae (particularly in New Zealand by Māori) and the widespread commercial applications of these diverse plants. An essential, all-new reference for professional and recreational users.
Download or read book Rhodolith Ma rl Beds A Global Perspective written by Rafael Riosmena-Rodríguez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhodolith beds are recognized internationally as a unique ecosystem, and they are the focus of this interdisciplinary book. These marine beds occur worldwide, from the tropics to the poles, ranging in depth from intertidal to deep subtidal habitats and they are also represented in extensive fossil deposits. In the light of international interest in rhodoliths and maerl concerning their role in coastal ecosystems and with respect to biodiversity, fisheries, and the production of sediment, this book provides the most comprehensive view possible. As readers will discover, rhodoliths/maerl are fundamental to a range of ecological processes, acting as ecosystem engineers including playing key roles in recruitment and providing nursery habitats. Rhodoliths/maerl have been used commercially in some parts of the world, and they are understood to be vulnerable to coastal modifications and human-induced change, and hence their status may serve as an indicator of ecosystem health. Rhodoliths/maerl contribute to global carbon budgets although the extent remains to be evaluated, as do the potential impacts of changing global climates and ocean acidification.
Download or read book Coralline Algae written by H.W. Johansen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first step at pulling together the voluminous but scattered information on coralline algae. Much can be said about these omnipresent plants of the sea, and the purpose here is to provide a coherent frame work of data and discussion.
Download or read book Coralline Algae of Central New Zealand written by Adele Harvey and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seaweeds of New Zealand written by Nancy Mary Adams and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A large and attractively produced reference book and the only comprehensive book on its subject. Intended for both amateur naturalists and professional botanists. Illustrated with the author's water-colours and including details of microscopic cell structure. The book has an introduction on distribution, ecology, collection and study of seaweeds in New Zealand, full references, glossary and index. The author is a former curator of algae at the (now) Museum of New Zealand.
Download or read book The Coralline Red Algae written by W. J. Woelkerling and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1988 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nongeniculate coralline red algae, which constitute one of the most widely distributed and ecologically important groups of marine benthic algae, are the focus of this comprehensive treatment covering both fossil and non-fossil genera. Keys for identification of genera and 82 plates of photographic figures are included. Detailed analyses of diagnostic criteria, general descriptions of morphology and anatomy, and relevant taxonomic literature are also provided, along with a glossary of technical terminology, an extensive bibliography, and full nomenclature documentation. This book represents the culmination of 12 years' work on systematic concepts in the group by the author.
Download or read book Coralline Algae Globally Distributed Ecosystem Engineers written by Laurie Carol Hofmann and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-07-08 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sea Urchins written by John M. Lawrence and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sea Urchins: Biology and Ecology, Fourth Edition, Volume 43 expands its coverage to include the entire class of Echinoidea, making this new edition an authoritative reference of the entire class of species. This is a valuable resource that will help readers gain a deep understanding of the basic characteristics of sea urchins, the basis of the great variation that exists in sea urchins, and how sea urchins are important components of marine ecosystems. Updated coverage includes sections on reproduction, metabolism, endocrinology, larval ecology, growth, digestion, carotenoids and disease. Includes pertinent tables and graphs within chapters to visually summarize information Provides case studies with research applications to provide potential solutions Includes the entire class of Echinoidea and the effect of climate change on the biology and ecology of the species
Download or read book Edible Sea Urchins Biology and Ecology written by John M. Lawrence and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001-05-21 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sea urchins are a major component of marine environments found throughout the world's oceans. A major model for research in developmental biology, they are also of major economic importance in many regions and interest in their management and aquaculture has increased greatly in recent years. This book provides a synthesis of biological and ecological characteristics of sea urchins that are of basic scientific interest and also essential for effective fisheries management and aquaculture. General chapters consider characteristics of sea urchins as a whole. In addition, specific chapters are devoted to the ecology of 17 species that are of major commercial interest and ecological importance. Features include: • A synthesis of what is known about the basic biological characteristics of the sea urchin, useful for the direction of future research. • Case histories of 17 species that illustrate their ecological role in a variety of environments. • With the catastrophic decline in fisheries resulting primarily from over-fishing, it is essential that the populations be managed effectively and that aquaculture be developed. This book provides knowledge of the biology and ecology of the commercially important sea urchins that will contribute to these goals. • The only book available in present literature devoted to sea urchins. With this new title experts provide a broad synthetic treatment and in depth analysis of the biology and ecology of sea urchins from around the world, designed to provide an understanding of the group and the basis for fisheries management and aquaculture.
Download or read book The Living Reef written by Neil Andrew and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rocky reefs that ring New Zealands coastline provide some stunning natural landscapes. From the vertical walls and caves of the Poor Knights Island to the unlimited visibility and bizarre life forms under the sea ice of Antarctica, the coastal waters support an astounding array of marine ecosystems. Without doubt this is the most impressive collection of underwater photography ever gathered together in a New Zealand book. It is a major new natural history book, and is spectacular in its scale and breadth.
Download or read book A Guide to the Common Freshwater Algae in New Zealand written by Rick D. Pridmore and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Marine Algae of New Zealand written by Valentine Jackson Chapman and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vegetation of New Zealand written by Leonard Cockayne and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-22 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive study from 1928, based on years of research in the field, of the plant life of New Zealand.
