Loricate Ciliate Tintinnids in a Tropical Mangrove Wetland: Diversity, Distribution and Impact of Climate Change

by Santosh Kumar Sarkar

Overview

This book is an integrated approach to present a detailed case study in order to address the taxonomic and ecological features of this planktonic choreotrich protists in an iconic tropical mangrove wetland - Sundarban. To identify each tintinnid species, emphasis is given with regards to taxonomic features accompanied by high resolution images. This work explores the interaction between man-induced stress and the impact of climate change which is threatening the tintinnid biodiversity, and suggests, for example, remedial measures by adopting sound management strategies. Tintinnids (Protozoa: Ciliata: Tintinnida) are a coherent group ecologically recognized as micro-zooplankton. They deserve special attention because of their unique biodiversity and their crucial, functional role in the marine food chain. This is a valuable reference source for students, researchers, policy planners and coastal managers engaged in the field of marine biology, microbial ecology and marine bio-resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319127927
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	11/25/2014
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science
Edition description:	2015
Pages:	106
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Methodology (Materials and Methods).- 3. Results and Discussion.- 4. Impact of stress on Tintinnid Community.