Manual of Methods for Marine Plankton

by Santhanam, R & Srinivasan A & Khan, S Ajmal

ISBN: 9789351308102
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 8495.00
Biblio : xi+228p.,col.figs.,tabls.,ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. R. Santhanam is the former Dean of Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences Univeristy, Thoothukudi, India. His fields of specialization include Fisheries Environment and Marine Biology. He is presently serving as a Consultant for Advanced Aquatic Environmental Research Services (AAERS), Sultanate of Oman and Fisheries Expert for various Government and Non-governmental Organisations of India. Dr. Santhanam has published 10 books on various aspects of

About The Book

The marine phytoplankton, the microalgae make up a quarter of all vegetation on the planet and could be the oldest known basic food source in the seas and oceans. The marine zooplankton, on the other hand are the initial prey items for almost all fish larvae. Most of the marine fishes and associated fisheries rely largely on the density and distribution of zooplankton. This comprehensive publication deals with all methods of studying marine phytoplankton and zooplankton including their identific

Table of Contents

Preface v <BR> 1. Introduction 1 <BR> 2. Methods of Collection 5 <BR> 3. Plankton Processing Procedures 17 <BR> 4. Staining and Mounting Techniques 21 <BR> 5. Estimation of Biomass (Standing Stock) 23 <BR> 6. Estimation of Chlorophylls 31 <BR> 7. Production of Plankton 34 <BR> 8. Micrometry and Size Measurements 39 <BR> 9. Species Diversity 43 <BR> 10. Identification of Phytoplankton 46 <BR> 11. Identification of Zooplankton–Holoplankton 102 <BR> 12. Identification of Zooplankton–Meroplankton 17