Download or read book The Biology of Calanoid Copepods written by John Mauchline and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special volume covers in detail the biology of calanoid copepods. Copepods are probably the most numerous multicellular organisms on earth. They are aquatic animals that live in both marine and fresh water, and are of prime importance in marine ecosystems as they form a direct link between phytoplankton and fish. This volume is essential for all marine biologists. Key Features * This volume by John Mauchline includes: * Introduction * External Morphology, Internal Anatomy * Taxonomy and Identification * World List of Platycopioid and Calanoid Copepods * Gut, Food and Feeding * Physiology * Chemical Composition * Reproduction * Growth * Population Biology * Behaviour * Distributional Ecology * Geographical Distribution * Copepods in Ecosystems