{"product_id":"marine-macrophytes-as-foundation-species-hardback","title":"Marine Macrophytes as Foundation Species - Hardback","description":"\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":"Default Title","offer_id":45599705465070,"sku":"9781498723244","price":227.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781498723244.jpg?v=1721456639","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/marine-macrophytes-as-foundation-species-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}