Modern Planktonic Foraminifera by Christoph Hemleben, Michael Spindler, O. Roger Anderson.

In a single volume, the authors bring together a review of current biological understanding of planktonic foraminifera and apply it to developments in sedimentology. With the growing interest in the shells of this class of protozoa as indicators of the history of the earth, revealed through the sedi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Hemleben, Christoph (Author), Spindler, Michael (Author), Anderson, O. Roger (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 1989.
Edition:	1st ed. 1989.
Series:	Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:	Zoology. Ecology . Geology. Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:	Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:	Loaded electronically. Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Taxonomy and Species Features
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Species List
3. Collecting and Culture Methods
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Collection for Ecological Studies
3.3 Fixation and Storing of Samples
3.4 Laboratory Preparations
3.5 Collection for Physiological and Ecological Studies
3.6 Isolation and Preparation for Maintenance Culture
3.7 Maintenance Cultures
3.8 Monitoring Vitality and Growth of the Cultures
3.9 Feeding Techniques
3.10 Cataloguing and Storing Shells
3.11 Summary
4. Cellular Ultrastructure
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Fixation of Planktonic Foraminifera for Fine Structure Analysis
4.3 Cytoplasmic Streaming
4.4 Peripheral Cytoplasm and Rhizopodial Morphology
4.5 Fine Structure of Cytoplasmic Organelles
4.6 Comparative Fine Structure Data of Benthic and Planktonic Species
4.7 Comparative Fine Structure of Planktonic Foraminifera and Radiolaria
4.8 Summary
5. Host and Symbiont Relationships
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Symbiosis, Commensalism and Parasitism
5.3 Symbiont Morphology and Structural Association with Host
5.4 Symbiont and Host Physiological Interactions
5.5 Origin of Symbionts
5.6 Major Features of Algal Symbionts
5.7 Summary
6. Trophic Activity and Nutrition
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Natural Prey
6.3 Laboratory Studies of Trophic Activity
6.4 Prey Abundance and Foraminiferal Distribution
6.5 Predators on Planktonic Foraminifera
6.6 Comparative Data with Benthic Foraminifera and Radiolaria
6.7 Summary
7. Reproduction
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Gametogenesis
7.3 Morphological Changes during Gametogenesis
7.4 Reproductive Cycles
7.5 Comparisons with Benthic Foraminifera and Radiolaria
7.6 Summary
8. Shell Ontogeny
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Ontogenetic Concept for Spinose Species
8.3 Variations in Developmental Morphology of Spinose Species
8.4 Variations in Developmental Morphology of Non-spinose Species
8.5 Quantitative Ontogeny
8.6 Coiling Directions
8.7 Taxonomic Applications
8.8 Summary
9. Shell Architecture
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Chamber Deposition and Pore Formation
9.3 Chamber Formation in Spinose Species
9.4 Wall Thickening and Gametogenic Calcification
9.5 Physiological Mechanism and Rates of Calcification
9.6 Organic Composition of the Calcitic Wall
9.7 Resorption and Repair Processes
9.8 Abnormal Shell Growth
9.9 Summary
10. Ecology
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Statistical Treatment and the Transfer Function
10.3 Stable Isotopes
10.4 Distributional Pattern of Planktonic Foraminifera
10.5 Population Dynamics
10.6 Experimental Studies
10.7 Summary
11. Sedimentation — Settlement of Shells
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Shells Released by Reproduction and Juvenile Mortality
11.3 Aggregates — Sedimentation
11.4 Predation
11.5 Residence Time and Sinking Velocity
11.6 Seasonal Fluctuations in the Settlement
11.7 Dissolution in the Deep Water
11.8 Summary
12. Concluding Remarks
12.1 Effects Influencing the Isotopic Signal
12.2 Carbon Isotopes
12.3 Summative Perspective
13. References
14. Glossary
15. Index.

Modern Planktonic Foraminifera by Christoph Hemleben, Michael Spindler, O. Roger Anderson.

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