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Record Nr.

UNINA9910919821203321

Autore

Calbet Albert

Titolo

The Amateur Plankton Researcher's Practical Guide : How to Study Plankton at Home / / by Albert Calbet

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031802485

3031802489

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (149 pages)

Disciplina

577.6

577.7

Soggetti

Freshwater ecology

Marine ecology

Biodiversity

Animal culture

Botany

Biology - Technique

Freshwater and Marine Ecology

Animal Science

Plant Science

Experimental Organisms

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. A Brief Introduction to Plankton -- Chapter 2. Getting Started -- Chapter 3. Collecting Plankton Samples -- Chapter 4 Observing Plankton. - Chapter 5. Conducting Experiments -- Chapter 6. The Role of Molecular Techniques in Plankton Identification -- Chapter 7. Resources and Further Reading -- Chapter 8. Practical Plankton Image Guide.

Sommario/riassunto

Explore the captivating world of plankton with this hands-on guide, perfect for students, educators, hobbyists, and citizen scientists alike. Designed to take you through every step of the process, from collecting samples in local waters to observing them under a microscope and conducting basic experiments, this guide will equip you with the tools



and knowledge needed to study plankton at home. You will gain an understanding of the different groups of plankton, their ecological significance, and the environmental challenges they face. With practical advice on gathering and preserving samples, using essential equipment, and identifying common groups, the book also introduces simple experimental techniques to investigate plankton behavior and ecology. For those looking for further knowledge, it briefly covers advanced methods like DNA barcoding and environmental DNA analysis. An image guide, at the end of the book, for easy identification makes this a comprehensive resource. By the end of the reading, you will be ready to deepen your exploration of these vital organisms and perhaps even contribute to their study.