Biology of the Lobster: Homarus americanus
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Contributorsxiii
- Prefacexv
- Chapter 1. Introduction, Anatomy, and Life History1
- I. Introduction1
- II. Anatomy3
- III. Life History4
- References11
- Chapter 2. Taxonomy and Evolution13
- I. Introduction13
- II. Taxonomy and Systematic Hierarchy13
- III. Evolution15
- IV. Summary19
- References19
- Chapter 3. Larval and Postlarval Ecology23
- I. Introduction23
- II. Hatching and Larval Release23
- III. Larval Development and Metamorphosis25
- IV. Growth and Survival26
- V. Behavior33
- VI. Directions for Further Research41
- VII. Summary41
- References43
- Chapter 4. Postlarval, Juvenile, Adolescent, and Adult Ecology47
- I. Introduction47
- II. Life History Phases47
- III. General Distribution Patterns of Lobsters49
- IV. Postlarval Lobsters52
- V. Juvenile and Adolescent Lobsters59
- VI. Adult Lobsters68
- VII. Community Role of Lobsters78
- VIII. Directions for Further Research79
- IX. Summary80
- References81
- Chapter 5. Fishery Regulations and Methods89
- I. Introduction89
- II. Regulations89
- III. Nature of the Fishery100
- IV. Community-Based Management107
- V. The Lobster Fishery in the Year 2020108
- VI. Summary108
- References108
- Chapter 6. Populations, Fisheries, and Management111
- I. Introduction111
- II. History of the Fishery111
- III. Population Structure114
- IV. Population Dynamics and Vital Rates116
- V. Population and Management Models127
- VI. Forecasting Models131
- VII. Summary132
- References133
- Chapter 7. Interface of Ecology, Behavior, and Fisheries139
- I. Introduction139
- II. Estimation of Abundance139
- III. Stock Identity143
- IV. Growth and Mortality144
- V. Maturity and Fecundity146
- VI. Habitat Limitation147
- VII. Directions for Further Research148
- VIII. Summary148
- References149
- Chapter 8. Aquaculture153
- I. Introduction153
- II. Culture Systems and Strategies158
- III. Water Management171
- IV. Economics and Marketing172
- V. Summary173
- References173
- Chapter 9. Reproduction and Embryonic Development177
- I. Introduction177
- II. Sexual Differentiation178
- III. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System178
- IV. Anatomy and Histology of the Male Reproductive Tract180
- V. Gametogenesis184
- VI. Structure of the Gametes186
- VII. Spermatophores190
- VIII. Mating192
- IX. Ovulation and Spawning193
- X. Fertilization194
- XI. Egg Attachment and Loss198
- XII. Embryonic Development199
- XIII. Directions for Further Research210
- XIV. Summary211
- References212
- Chapter 10. Control of Growth and Reproduction217
- I. Introduction217
- II. Molting and Growth218
- III. Maturation and Reproduction240
- IV. Directions for Further Research256
- V. Summary257
- References259
- Chapter 11 Neurobiology and Neuroendocrinology267
- I. Introduction267
- II. Anatomical and Histological Organization of the Nervous System268
- III. Chemistry of the Nervous System273
- IV. Molecular Basis of Chemical Action277
- V. Neural Regulation of Peripheral Targets279
- VI. The "Integrated" Lobster: Central Neurons, Circulating Neurohormones, Postural Regulation, and B282
- VII. Directions for Further Research284
- VIII. Summary285
- References285
- Chapter 12. Muscles and Their Innervation291
- I. Introduction291
- II. Muscles291
- III. Motor Innervation300
- IV. Sensory Innervation308
- V. Directions for Further Research308
- VI. Summary310
- References310
- Chapter 13. Behavior and Sensory Biology313
- I. Introduction313
- II. Behavior314
- III. Sensory Biology330
- IV. Directions for Further Research342
- V. Summary343
- References344
- Chapter 14. The Feeding Appendages349
- I. Introduction349
- II. Mouthparts349
- III. Walking Legs and Claws381
- IV. Directions for Further Research391
- V. Summary391
- References392
- Chapter 15. The Digestive System395
- I. Introduction395
- II. Foregut395
- III. Midgut407
- IV. Hindgut423
- V. Tegumental Glands of Esophagus and Rectum424
- VI. Midgut-Hindgut Transition426
- VII. Development and Metamorphosis of the Digestive System427
- VIII. Directions for Further Research438
- IX. Summary438
- References439
- Chapter 16. Digestive Physiology and Nutrition441
- I. Introduction441
- II. Digestive Physiology442
- III. Nutritional Parameters of Natural Diets445
- IV. Ration Formulation and Feeding448
- V. Directions for Further Research456
- VI. Summary457
- References458
- Chapter 17. Circulation, the Blood, and Disease465
- I. Introduction465
- II. Circulation465
- III. Hemolymph473
- IV. Hemocytes475
- V. Hematopoietic Tissue483
- VI. Disease488
- VII. Directions for Further Research491
- VIII. Summary491
- References492
- Chapter 18. The Physiology of Gas Exchange, Circulation, Ion Regulation, and Nitrogenous Excretion:497
- I. Introduction497
- II. Respiration: Gas Exchange and Transport497
- III. Circulation504
- IV. Integrated Respiratory and Circulatory Responses and Physiological509
- V. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation and Nitrogen Excretion512
- VI. Integrated Responses and Physiological Compensation514
- VII. Directions for Further Research515
- VIII. Summary516
- References516
- Index519
The widely distributed American Lobster, Homarus americanus, which inhabits coastal waters from Canada to the Carolinas, is an important keystone species. A valuable source of income, its abundance or rarity often reflects the health of ecosystems occupied by these crustaceans. This comprehensive reference brings together all that is known of these fascinating animals. It will appeal to biologists, zoologists, aquaculturalists, fishery biologists, and researchers working with other lobster species, as well as neurobiologists looking for more information on the model system they so often use.
Key Features
* First comprehensive book on the American lobster since Herrick's century-old monograph
* Provides crucial background for neurobiologists who use this crustacean as a model organism
* Contains a comprehensive treatment of the lobster fishery and its management
Key Features
* First comprehensive book on the American lobster since Herrick's century-old monograph
* Provides crucial background for neurobiologists who use this crustacean as a model organism
* Contains a comprehensive treatment of the lobster fishery and its management