Evolutionary Ecology Of Freshwater Animals

Author : B. Streit,T. Städler,C.M. Lively
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034888806

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Evolutionary Ecology of Freshwater Animals by B. Streit,T. Städler,C.M. Lively Pdf

Evolutionary ecology includes aspects of community structure, trophic interactions, life-history tactics, and reproductive modes, analyzed from an evolutionary perspective. Freshwater environments often impose spatial structure on populations, e.g. within large lakes or among habitat patches, facilitating genetic and phenotypic divergence. Traditionally, freshwater systems have featured prominently in ecological research and population biology. This book brings together information on diverse freshwater taxa, with a mix of critical review, synthesis, and case studies. Using examples from bryozoans, rotifers, cladocerans, molluscs, teleosts and others, the authors cover current conceptual issues of evolutionary ecology in considerable depth. The book can serve as a source of critically evaluated ideas, detailed case studies, and open problems in the field of evolutionary ecology. It is recommended for students and researchers in ecology, limnology, population biology, and evolutionary biology.

Author : T.M. Zaret
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401576826

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Evolutionary Ecology of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes by T.M. Zaret Pdf

In August of 1980, near the whistlestop of Maltby, Surely, we would plead, the U. S. A. , a wealthy Washington, Don Stewart and I met in my rented nation,can fund our proposal if only as a gesture of house trailer to sketch a proposal to the National support to foreign scientists. Somehow, however, Science Foundation. Our goal was simple: to re we seemed to miss deadlines, fall in-between the quest from the Foundation air fare and per diem for cracks, and miss the right connections. It was not approximately 20 Latin American scientists to at until May, 1982, several weeks before the proposed tend a workshop entitled the 'Systematics and workshop, that we realized we could not find any Evolutionary Ecology of Neotropical Freshwater funds for bringing Latin American scientists to the Fishes' that would follow the 1982 ASIH (Ameri U. S. The programs for the meeting had been can Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists) printed, the meal coupons, banquet tickets, and all meeting. We had presented an initial outline for our the other amenities that come with a professional proposal to a number ofcolleagues in . June of 1980 meeting were ready, but we had no Latin American at the ASIH meeting at Texas Christian University ichthyologists as participants. Some abstracts were in Fort Worth, Texas. The steering committee for being received by the program organizers, but the workshop, consisting of a dozen senior scien without U. S.

Author : Thomas M. Zaret
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Fishes
ISBN : 9061938961

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Evolutionary Ecology of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes by Thomas M. Zaret Pdf

Author : William J. Matthews
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461540663

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Patterns in Freshwater Fish Ecology by William J. Matthews Pdf

Nearly a decade ago I began planning this book with the goal of summarizing the existing body of knowledge on ecology of freshwater fishes in a way similar to that of H. B. N. Hynes' comprehensive treatise Ecology of Running Waters for streams. The time seemed appropriate, as there had been several recent volumes that synthesized much information on a range of topics important in fish ecology, from biogeographic to local scales. For example, the "Fish Atlas" (Lee et aI. , 1980) had provided range maps and basic entry to the original literature for all freshwater fishes in North America, and in 1986 Hocutt and Wiley's Zoogeography of North American Fishes provided a detailed synthesis of virtually everything known about distributional ecology of fishes on that continent. Tim Berra (1981) had summarized in convenient map form the worldwide distribution of all freshwater fish families, and Joe Nelson's 1976 and 1984 editions of Fishes of the World had appeared. To complement these "big picture" views of fish distributions, the volume on Community and Evolutionary Ecology of North American Freshwater Fishes, edited by David Heins and myself (Matthews and Heins, 1987), had provided an opportunity for more than 30 individuals or groups to summarize their work on stream fishes (albeit mostly for warmwater systems).

Author : E.V. Balian,C. Lévêque,H. Segers,K. Martens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402082597

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Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment by E.V. Balian,C. Lévêque,H. Segers,K. Martens Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive study of species- and genus-level diversity and chorology of the global freshwater fauna to date. It gives a state of the art assessment of the diversity and distribution of Metazoa in the continental waters of the world.

Author : Thomas M. Zaret
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:715297622

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Evolutionary Ecology of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes by Thomas M. Zaret Pdf

Author : J. Emmett Duffy,Martin Thiel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199720681

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Evolutionary Ecology of Social and Sexual Systems by J. Emmett Duffy,Martin Thiel Pdf

Understanding of animal social and sexual evolution has seen a renaissance in recent years with discoveries of frequent infidelity in apparently monogamous species, the importance of sperm competition, active female mate choice, and eusocial behavior in animals outside the traditional social insect groups. Each of these findings has raised new questions, and suggested new answers, about the evolution of behavioral interactions among animals. This volume synthesizes recent research on the sexual and social biology of the Crustacea, one of the dominant invertebrate groups on earth. Its staggering diversity includes ecologically important inhabitants of nearly every environment from deep-sea trenches, through headwater streams, to desert soils. The wide range of crustacean phenotypes and environments is accompanied by a comparable diversity of behavioral and social systems, including the elaborate courtship and wildly exaggerated morphologies of fiddler crabs, the mysterious queuing behavior of migrating spiny lobsters, and even eusociality in coral-reef shrimps. This diversity makes crustaceans particularly valuable for exploring the comparative evolution of sexual and social systems. Despite exciting recent advances, however, general recognition of the value of Crustacea as models has lagged behind that of the better studied insects and vertebrates. This book synthesizes the state of the field in crustacean behavior and sociobiology and places it in a conceptually based, comparative framework that will be valuable to active researchers and students in animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology. It brings together a group of internationally recognized and rising experts in fields related to crustacean behavioral ecology, ranging from physiology and functional morphology, through mating and social behavior, to ecology and phylogeny. Each chapter makes connections to other, non-crustacean taxa, and the volume closes with a summary section that synthesizes the contributions, discusses anthropogenic impacts, highlights unanswered questions, and provides a vision for profitable future research.

Author : R. Robin Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1012 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Animal migration
ISBN : 034019409X

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The Evolutionary Ecology of Animal Migration by R. Robin Baker Pdf

Author : George W. Cox
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597268356

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Alien Species and Evolution by George W. Cox Pdf

In Alien Species and Evolution, biologist George W. Cox reviews and synthesizes emerging information on the evolutionary changes that occur in plants, animals, and microbial organisms when they colonize new geographical areas, and on the evolutionary responses of the native species with which alien species interact. The book is broad in scope, exploring information across a wide variety of taxonomic groups, trophic levels, and geographic areas. It examines theoretical topics related to rapid evolutionary change and supports the emerging concept that species introduced to new physical and biotic environments are particularly prone to rapid evolution. The author draws on examples from all parts of the world and all major ecosystem types, and the variety of examples used gives considerable insight into the patterns of evolution that are likely to result from the massive introduction of species to new geographic regions that is currently occurring around the globe. Alien Species and Evolution is the only state-of-the-art review and synthesis available of this critically important topic, and is an essential work for anyone concerned with the new science of invasion biology or the threats posed by invasive species.

Author : Anne E. Magurran
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780198527855

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Evolutionary Ecology by Anne E. Magurran Pdf

The Trinidadian guppy represents a uniguely tractable vertebrate system, which has raised key questions in evolutionary ecology and supplied many of the answers. This work discusses this study and incorporates significant new findings and insights.

Author : Winfried Lampert,Ulrich Sommer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780191526763

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Limnoecology by Winfried Lampert,Ulrich Sommer Pdf

This concise, readable introduction to limnology (the science of investigating the structure and function of inland waters), places the subject in the context of modern ecology. Unlike most ecological textbooks, which use examples taken almost exclusively from terrestrial systems, this book integrates the fields of limnology and ecology by presenting empirical data drawn entirely from freshwater ecosystems in order to advance ecological theories (limnoecology). This second edition builds upon the strengths of the first with the structure of the book following the same hierarchical concept of ecology, from habitat properties, individuals, populations, coupled populations and communities to ecosystems. However, it has been thoroughly revised throughout to incorporate findings from new technologies and methods (notably the rapid development of molecular genetic methods and stable isotope techniques) that have allowed a rapid and ongoing development of the field. There is a new emphasis on food webs, species diversity and ecosystem functioning, climate change, and conservation management. Key ecological questions are examined in the light of the latest experimental evidence. Throughout the text evolutionary theory is applied to an understanding of freshwater ecosystems, thereby filling a niche between traditional limnology and evolutionary ecology. This accessible text is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in limnology, freshwater ecology, and aquatic biology as well as the many professional limnologists, ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise but authoritative overview of the topic

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1015080408

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Evolutionary Ecology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Douglas E. Facey,Brian W. Bowen,Bruce B. Collette,Gene S. Helfman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119341833

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The Diversity of Fishes by Douglas E. Facey,Brian W. Bowen,Bruce B. Collette,Gene S. Helfman Pdf

THE DIVERSITY OF FISHES The third edition of The Diversity of Fishes is a major revision of the widely adopted ichthyology textbook, incorporating the latest advances in the biology of fishes and covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. Key information on the evolution of various fishes is also presented, providing expansive and conclusive coverage on all key topics pertaining to the field. To aid in reader comprehension, each chapter begins with a summary that provides a broad overview of the content of that chapter, which may be particularly useful for those using the text for a course who don’t intend to address every chapter in detail. Detailed color photographs throughout the book demonstrate just some of the diversity and beauty of fishes that attract many to the field. A companion website provides related videos selected by the authors, instructor resources, and additional references and websites for further reading. Sample topics covered and learning resources included in The Diversity of Fishes are as follows: How molecular genetics has transformed many aspects of ichthyology The close relationship between structure and function, including adaptations to special environments Many physical and behavioral adaptations reflecting the fact that many fishes are both predators and prey Fish interactions with other species within fish assemblages and broader communities, plus their impacts on ecosystems Global maps that more accurately represent the comparative sizes of oceans and land masses than maps used in prior editions For students, instructors, and individuals with an interest in ichthyology, The Diversity of Fishes is an all-in-one introductory resource to the field, presenting vast opportunities for learning, many additional resources to aid in information retention, and helpful recommendations on where to go to explore specific topics further.

Author : K. Bijlsma,Volker Loeschcke
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034888820

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Environmental Stress, Adaptation and Evolution by K. Bijlsma,Volker Loeschcke Pdf

Most organisms and populations have to cope with hostile environments, threatening their existence. Their ability to respond phenotypically and genetically to these challenges and to evolve adaptive mechanisms is, therefore, crucial. The contributions to this book aim at understanding, from a evolutionary perspective, the impact of stress on biological systems. Scientists, applying different approaches spanning from the molecular and the protein level to individuals, populations and ecosystems, explore how organisms adapt to extreme environments, how stress changes genetic structure and affects life histories, how organisms cope with thermal stress through acclimation, and how environmental and genetic stress induce fluctuating asymmetry, shape selection pressure and cause extinction of populations. Finally, it discusses the role of stress in evolutionary change, from stress induced mutations and selection to speciation and evolution at the geological time scale. The book contains reviews and novel scientific results on the subject. It will be of interest to both researchers and graduate students and may serve as a text for graduate courses.

Author : S. S. Shvarts
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468480979

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The Evolutionary Ecology of Animals by S. S. Shvarts Pdf

While translating this book, I was in close communication with the author, S. S. Shvarts (Schwarz), who read and commented on the entire translated manuscript. In particular, any ambiguities as to the identity of organisms described only by common names in the original text were removed, because the author kindly supplied the Latin names in all such cases. Com mon names are retained in the translation, but the Latin names are also added where needed. Some of the terminology used in the Russian is a transliteration from English words employed now more by European workers than Americans. I have defined these terms or noted their more common equivalents used in current American literature where it seemed useful in the text. A final chapter, "Recent Work on the Evolutionary Ecology of Ani mals," is presented as Appendix II to the translation of the original text. I have written this chapter in order to update the material presented in the original edition published in 1969. The chapter discusses important recent contributions relevant to the subject matter presented by Shvarts. I would like to thank W. Z. Lidicker, Jr., and Y. B. Linhart for reading this final chapter and providing very helpful suggestions and comments. I am particularly grateful to the author, S. S. Shvarts, for his careful reading of the translated manuscript.