Mangroves
and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are
biologically diverse and economically valuable. This new edition has
been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a comprehensive
introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and
seagrasses, using a global range of examples. It deals with the
adaptations of these plants to their exacting environment, the rich and
diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and
seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously
flashing fireflies and 'gardening' seacows), the links between mangrove,
seagrass, and other habitats, the evolution, biodiversity and
biogeography of mangroves and seagrasses, and the likely effects of
global climate change. The economic value of mangroves and seagrasses is
also discussed, including approaches to rational management of these
vital resources, and techniques for the restoration of degraded
habitats. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series,
particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these
aquatic environments although pollution, conservation and experimental
aspects are also considered. The book is intended for students,
naturalists and professionals and assumes no previous knowledge of
mangrove or seagrass ecology.
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