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First published in 1993, this book has been referred to as international research at its best and an invaluable reference. This second edition retains the format that made the first edition a popular bestseller, while updating the information with the latest research results available. The book describes the physico-chemical environment and, in a logical sequence, covers phytoplankton and primary production, the sea ice microbial communities and the secondary consumers, the zooplankton. The author includes a chapter on the biology and ecology of Antarctic krill that highlights its central position in the Southern Ocean food web. One of the most authoritative resources in the field, this volume covers all aspects of this important marine ecosystem
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monografia Rebiun05080222 https://catalogo.rebiun.org/rebiun/record/Rebiun05080222 070926s2006 xxu f 001 0 eng d 0-8493-3394-6 UCA US0426603489 UCA-CYT 574.5 591 Knox, George A. Biology of the southern ocean George A. Knox 2nd ed Boca Raton CRC Press cop. 2007 Boca Raton Boca Raton CRC Press 621 p. 30 cm 621 p. Marine biology CRC marine biology series Bibliografía: p. 533-608 Índices First published in 1993, this book has been referred to as international research at its best and an invaluable reference. This second edition retains the format that made the first edition a popular bestseller, while updating the information with the latest research results available. The book describes the physico-chemical environment and, in a logical sequence, covers phytoplankton and primary production, the sea ice microbial communities and the secondary consumers, the zooplankton. The author includes a chapter on the biology and ecology of Antarctic krill that highlights its central position in the Southern Ocean food web. One of the most authoritative resources in the field, this volume covers all aspects of this important marine ecosystem Ecología marina Ecología marina- Austral, Océano Biología de poblaciones- Austral, Océano