LEADER 03477nam 22007095 450 001 9910919821203321 005 20250101115225.0 010 $a9783031802485 010 $a3031802489 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-80248-5 035 $a(CKB)37122961600041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31868047 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31868047 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-80248-5 035 $a(OCoLC)1482815963 035 $a(EXLCZ)9937122961600041 100 $a20250101d2024 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aThe Amateur Plankton Researcher's Practical Guide $eHow to Study Plankton at Home /$fby Albert Calbet 205 $a1st ed. 2024. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2024. 215 $a1 online resource (149 pages) 311 08$a9783031802478 311 08$a3031802470 327 $aChapter 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. 330 $aExplore 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. 606 $aFreshwater ecology 606 $aMarine ecology 606 $aBiodiversity 606 $aAnimal culture 606 $aBotany 606 $aBiology$xTechnique 606 $aFreshwater and Marine Ecology 606 $aBiodiversity 606 $aAnimal Science 606 $aPlant Science 606 $aExperimental Organisms 615 0$aFreshwater ecology. 615 0$aMarine ecology. 615 0$aBiodiversity. 615 0$aAnimal culture. 615 0$aBotany. 615 0$aBiology$xTechnique. 615 14$aFreshwater and Marine Ecology. 615 24$aBiodiversity. 615 24$aAnimal Science. 615 24$aPlant Science. 615 24$aExperimental Organisms. 676 $a577.6 676 $a577.7 700 $aCalbet$b Albert$01730703 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910919821203321 996 $aThe Amateur Plankton Researcher's Practical Guide$94306017 997 $aUNINA