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[Copepods of the order Harpacticoida of the White Sea: Morphology, Systematics, Ecology] | Веслоногие ракообразные отряда Harpacticoida Белого Моря: Морфология, систематик, экология

by Kornev, P.N.; Chertoprud, E.S.

Publisher : KMK Scientific Press
Published In : Moscow
Illustrations : b/w frontis, numerous line drawings, text figs

Description:

Text Russian. The first comprehensive review of Harpacticoida of the White Sea, covering both the fauna of the littoral and macrophyte thickets, and deep-sea silts. Descriptions of the external structure of species, their ecological and behavioral characteristics are provided. For each species, references to the original description, synonymy and brief information on distribution in the region are given. Phylogenetic analysis is given for individual taxa. The main life forms of harpacticoids are described. Features of the biology of reproduction and nutrition of common species, as well as the process of colonization of disturbed habitats are considered. Particular attention is paid to the temporal and spatial variability of the group, including geographic distribution and faunogenesis. An identification key to all Harpacticoida species known for the White Sea is provided.