{"product_id":"marine-macrophytes-as-foundation-species-9781498723244","title":"Marine Macrophytes as Foundation Species","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Emil Olafsson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ecology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarine macrophytes (macroalgae, seagrasses, and mangroves) comprise thousands of species distributed in shallow water areas along the world's coastlines. They play a key role in marine ecosystems regarding biodiversity and energy flow. A large proportion of macrophyte species can be characterised as ecosystem engineers--organisms that directly or indirectly affect the availability of resources to other species by modifying, maintaining, and creating habitats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is divided into three main themes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ci\u003eMarine macroalgae and seagrasses as sources of biodiversity\u003c\/i\u003e gives an overview of the diversity of the main organisms associated with macrophytes, and their functional role and interactions within their hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ci\u003ePrimary and secondary production of Macrophytes \u003c\/i\u003esynthesizes research on food web structures derived from\/or associated with, macrophytes and the transfer of macrophytic primary and secondary production from one ecosystem to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThreats to macrophytic ecosystem engineers\u003c\/i\u003e addresses human-induced effects including eutrophication, physical destruction, invasive species, and global warming. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is among the first one to concentrate on the value of macrophytes for the well-being of marine habitats. The book is aimed at academics but may be useful for students, policy makers, and laymen alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45237717827735,"sku":"9781498723244","price":12867.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781498723244.webp?v=1769217390","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/marine-macrophytes-as-foundation-species-9781498723244","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}