“…treats all aspects of an important group of microzooplankton…of value to all interested in biological oceanography” Tom Fenchel, Marine Biology Research
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This publication should be a very useful resource for marine planktologists of any stripe” Gordon T. Taylor, Quarterly Review of Biology
“This is a beautifully produced book, the coloured illustrations on the cover inviting the reader to enter the fascinating world of tintinnid ciliates”
Maurice Moss, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
“… strongly recommend it to anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of an important group of marine microplankton” Denis Lynn, Journal of Plankton Research
“… a book aimed at capturing the complexity of this group of delicate and amazing creatures.”
Albert Calbet, Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin
“… a unique and valuable addition to the literature on marine plankton and a comprehensive text for graduates, PhD students and even non-specialized seasoned scientists” Miguel Alcaraz, Scientia Marina
“The book should stimulate much thought and future research not only on tintinids, but also on marine protists in general”.
Evelyn Sherr, Oceanography
“…. a wonderful vehicle for a graduate course on plankton ecology and serving as a springboard into the literature on other planktonic groups.” Suzanne Strom, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
“Overall, I found the
Biology and Ecology of Tintinid Ciliates to be well worth the read. I would recommend it to anyone whose interests include the plankton.” David Elliott, Estuaries and Coasts
“As a synthesis of what we know and don’t know about a particular group of protists, this book is unique in its breadth of coverage. Consequently, I strongly recomend it to anyone interested in tintinnids and other ciliates – it belongs in your personal library.” Robert Sanders, Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology
From the Back Cover
Planktonic protists both produce and consume most of the primary production in the world ocean. They not only play key roles in the oceans but also represent an astounding amount of diversity: ecological morphological and genetic. However, for most taxa their ecology, morphology, phylogeny and biogeography are either poorly known or appear to be largely unrelated to one another; this hinders our understanding of their biology as well as interpretation of emerging genetic data. Tintinnid ciliates represent a singular exception. Compared to nearly all other groups of planktonic protists, there is a very substantial and relatively detailed literature (both modern and historical) on tintinnids. This volume synthesizes knowledge concerning a wide variety of topics ranging from anatomy and systematics, physiology, behavior, ecology (including ecological roles, predators, parasites, biogeography, and cysts) to fossil history. It will appeal to an audience ranging from advanced undergraduates to researchers in the fields of Oceanography, Marine Biology and Microbial Ecology.
About the Author
John Dolan has worked on plankton ecology for over 25 years in systems ranging from eutrophic estuaries to the oligotrophic South Pacific. His research subjects are plankton protists, especially ciliates and dinoflagellates and research topics are biodiversity, species packing, and the relationships of form and function.
David Montagnes is an aquatic ecologist. He combines modelling, laboratory, and field studies investigations into the ecophysiology and behaviour of protists- aquatic taxa forming a rich assemblage and occupying environmentally important niches. His research themes include the flow of energy and biomass in ecosystems and how abiotic and biotic properties and anthropogenic perturbations alter individuals, populations, and ecosystems.
Sabine Agatha is a ciliate taxonomist. She has spent over 20 years describing and classifying ciliates mostly from marine habitats by combining morphologic and genetic approaches. The biodiversity, evolution, and biogeography of ciliates are her main research topics.
Wayne Coats is a recently retired protistologist. His research encompasses ecology, morphology, life history, and taxonomy of dinoflagellates and ciliates. Parasitism and mixotrophy are featured themes of his work.
Diane Stoecker is a biological oceanographer. Her laboratory and field projects focus on microzooplankton and their grazing on phytoplankton and role as prey for copepods and other mesozooplankton. Plastid retention and mixotrophy in ciliates and dinoflagellates and their effects on population dynamics and trophic transfer are other favorite research topics.
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