ICES Zooplankton Methodology Manual
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- List of Contributorsxvii
- Prefacexix
- Chapter 1. Introduction1
- 1.1 Introduction1
- 1.2 General definitions1
- 1.3 Size classification3
- 1.4 Main systematic groups5
- 1.5 Species diversity6
- 1.6 Ecological position8
- 1.7 Distribution pattern10
- 1.8 Growth and metabolism10
- 1.9 Reproduction and development12
- 1.10 Standing stock and production12
- 1.11 Conclusion13
- 1.12 References30
- Chapter 2. Sampling and experimental design33
- 2.1 Introduction33
- 2.2 Conceptual issues34
- 2.3 Design of oceanographic cruises and surveys40
- 2.4 References49
- Chapter 3. Collecting zooplankton55
- 3.1 Introduction55
- 3.2 A survey of sampling devices57
- 3.3 Factors influencing mesozooplankton samples67
- 3.4 Handling towed samplers72
- 3.5 Care of towing cables74
- 3.6 Handling samples and sample preservation74
- 3.7 Collection of live zooplankton for experimental studies76
- 3.8 Other zooplankton instruments used in conjunction with nets77
- 3.9 References78
- Chapter 4. Biomass and abundance83
- 4.1 Introduction83
- 4.2 Shipboard sample treatment85
- 4.3 Biovolume and biomass determinations (W. Hagen)87
- 4.4 Abundance and species identification147
- 4.5 Analysis of community structure (H. Fock)154
- 4.6 Acknowledgment174
- 4.7 References174
- Chapter 5. Sampling, preservation, enumeration and biomass of marine protozooplankton193
- 5.1 Introduction193
- 5.2 Collection methods196
- 5.3 Preservation and enumeration201
- 5.4 Determination of biomass conversion factors206
- 5.5 Standard protocols210
- 5.6 Acknowledgments212
- 5.7 References212
- Chapter 6. Acoustical methods223
- 6.1 Introduction223
- 6.2 General discussion of principles, instruments, techniques, and comparative approaches223
- 6.3 Measurement protocols, model computations, and examples241
- 6.4 Acknowledgments253
- 6.5 References253
- Chapter 7. Optical methods259
- 7.1 Introduction259
- 7.2 General discussion of principles, techniques, and comparative approaches260
- 7.3 Measurement protocols, model computations, and examples283
- 7.4 Acknowledgments291
- 7.5 References291
- Chapter 8. Feeding297
- 8.1 Introduction297
- 8.2 Feeding mechanisms of zooplankton297
- 8.3 Expression of zooplankton feeding rates and common conversion factors299
- 8.4 Microzooplankton303
- 8.5 Meso- and macrozooplankton320
- 8.6 Difficulties with specitic zooplankton groups359
- 8.7 Omnivory365
- 8.8 Factors regulating feeding rate368
- 8.9 Predation behavioral models377
- 8.10 Concluding remarks378
- 8.11 Acknowledgments379
- 8.12 References380
- Chapter 9. The measurement of growth and reproductive rates401
- 9.1 Introduction: why measure growth and reproductive rates of zooplankton?401
- 9.2 Models of growth and fecundity403
- 9.3 Determination of egg production rate: broadcast spawning copepods407
- 9.4 Egg production rates of egg carrying copepods418
- 9.5 The determination of growth rate420
- 9.6 Biochemical and radiochemical methods425
- 9.7 Measurement of egg production rate of a marine planktonic copepod (Calanus Finmarchicus)439
- 9.8 Direct determination of copepod molting and growth rates in the field441
- 9.9 Acknowledgments444
- 9.10 Referemces444
- Chapter 10. Metabolism455
- 10.1 Oxygen consumption as an index of metabolism455
- 10.2 Nitrogen and phosphorus metabolism458
- 10.3 Measuring metabolic rate on live zooplankton460
- 10.4 Metabolic rate and enzymatic indices479
- 10.5 Concluding remarks489
- 10.6 Collection and handling of zooplankton490
- 10.7 Respiration493
- 10.8 Excretion (T. Ikeda)516
- 10.9 References520
- Chapter 11. Methods for population genetic analysis of zooplankton533
- 11.1 Background533
- 11.2 Technical approaches to determining genetic diversity534
- 11.3 Statistical approaches to assessing genetic diversity and structure542
- 11.4 Strategies for preservation of zooplankton samples for genetic analysis549
- 11.5 General recommendations552
- 11.6 Measurement protocols553
- 11.7 Further reading562
- 11.8 Acknowledgments563
- 11.9 References564
- Chapter 12. Modeling zooplankton dynamics571
- 12.1 Introduction571
- 12.2 Modeling approaches and techniques572
- 12.3 Models of individual bioenergetics and life history traits577
- 12.4 Population models595
- 12.5 Models of zooplankton communities612
- 12.6 Modeling spatial dynamics of zooplankton624
- 12.7 Acknowledgments643
- 12.8 References644
- Index669
The term "zooplankton" describes the community of floating, often microscopic, animals that inhabit aquatic environments. Being near the base of the food chain, they serve as food for larger animals, such as fish.
The ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) Zooplankton Methodology Manual provides comprehensive coverage of modern techniques in zooplankton ecology written by a group of international experts. Chapters include sampling, acoustic and optical methods, estimation of feeding, growth, reproduction and metabolism, and up-to-date treatment of population genetics and modeling. This book will be a key reference work for marine scientists throughout the world.
Key features
* Sampling and experimental design
* Collecting zooplankton
* Techniques for assessing biomass and abundance
* Protozooplankton enumeration and biomass estimation
* New optical and acoustic techniques for estimating zooplankton biomass and abundance
* Methods for measuring zooplankton feeding, growth, reproduction and metabolism
* Population genetic analysis of zooplankton
* Modelling zooplankton dynamics
This unique and comprehensive reference work will be essential reading for marine and freshwater research scientists and graduates entering the field.
The ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) Zooplankton Methodology Manual provides comprehensive coverage of modern techniques in zooplankton ecology written by a group of international experts. Chapters include sampling, acoustic and optical methods, estimation of feeding, growth, reproduction and metabolism, and up-to-date treatment of population genetics and modeling. This book will be a key reference work for marine scientists throughout the world.
Key features
* Sampling and experimental design
* Collecting zooplankton
* Techniques for assessing biomass and abundance
* Protozooplankton enumeration and biomass estimation
* New optical and acoustic techniques for estimating zooplankton biomass and abundance
* Methods for measuring zooplankton feeding, growth, reproduction and metabolism
* Population genetic analysis of zooplankton
* Modelling zooplankton dynamics
This unique and comprehensive reference work will be essential reading for marine and freshwater research scientists and graduates entering the field.