Ascidians in Coastal Water : A Comprehensive Inventory of Ascidian Fauna from the Indian Coast

Jaffar Ali, H. Abdul/ Tamilselvi, M.

Springer International Publishing AG（2016/03発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 157 p.
• 商品コード 9783319291178

Full Description

This book addresses the needs of professional and amateur
taxonomists on the subject of ascidians in Asia. This is the first book of its
kind and features color illustrations done by the authors in Asia. This book
provides a brief overview of ascidians in addition to both the taxonomy and
distribution of ascidians along India's southern coast. It also opens a new
arena for marine researchers in the field of ascidians in Asia. This book is
the outcome of the authors' 15 years of research experience in the field of
ascidians, making it very helpful for researchers, coastal planners, port
authorities and the proper management of coastal thermal plants and atomic
power plants.

Contents

An Introduction to Ascidians.- Classification of Ascidians.- Ecology of Ascidians.- Association.- Commercial Importance.- Biopotentiality of Compounds of Ascidians.- Ascidians - Model Organisms.- Introduction to Indian Ascidians.- Inventory of Ascidians of Southern India.- Scope for Future Research in Ascidians.