This book compiles for the first time the development of echinoderm research in Latin America. The book contains 17 chapters, one introductory, 15 country chapters, and a final biogeographic analysis. It compiles all the investigations published in international and local journals, reports, theses and other gray literature. Each chapter is composed of 7 sections: introduction describes the marine environments, and main oceanographic characteristics, followed by a history of research account divided by specific subjects. The next section addresses patterns of distribution and diversity. A specific section would explain fishery or aquaculture activities. The next sections deal with environmental and anthropogenic threats that are affecting echinoderm, and any conservation or management action. Finally, a section with conclusions, needs and new lines of research. The book will include two appendixes with species lists of all echinoderms with bathimetric data, habitat and distribution.
Edited by:
Juan José Alvarado,
Francisco Alonso Solis-Marin
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2012
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 39mm
Weight: 1.278kg
ISBN: 9783642200502
ISBN 10: 3642200508
Pages: 658
Publication Date: 04 August 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Echinoderm Research and Diversity in Latin America.- Echinoderms from Mexico: Biodiversity, distribution and current state of knowledge.- Central America Echinoderms: diversity, ecology and future perspectives.- Echinoderm diversity in Panama: 146 years of research across the isthmus.- Echinoderms of Colombia.- .- Echinoderms of Ecuador.- Echinoderms from Venezuela: scientific account, diversity and distribution.- Echinoderms of Peru.- Echinoderm from Brazil: Historical research and the current state of biodiversity knowledge .- Echinoderm Research in Uruguay.- Echinoderms from Argentina: Biodiversity, distribution and current state of knowledge.- Echinoderms of the Cuban Archipelago.- Recent echinoderms from Hispaniola Island.- Review of echinoderm research in Puerto Rico, with focus on biological and ecological aspects.- Echinoderms of the Canary Islands.- Latin America echinoderm biodiversity and biogeography: patterns and affinities.- Index.- Appendix.
