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Trace Metal Biogeochemistry and Ecology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Systems

Authors :
Liudmila L. Demina
Sergey V. Galkin
Liudmila L. Demina
Sergey V. Galkin
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

This volume synthesizes the relevant data that is fundamental to our understanding of trace metal biogeochemistry and the ecology of biological communities of deep-sea vent systems. It presents the combined results of biological and geochemical research and analyzes the microdistribution of animals and the spatial structure of vent communities. Careful consideration is given to the export of iron and other trace metals from hydrothermal vents. The environmental conditions to be found in deep-sea hydrothermal community habitats, along with the trace metal behavior in biotope water are characterized and the sources and forms of trace metals taken up by dominant hydrothermal vent animals are discussed. Special attention is paid to the poorly investigated deep biosphere of the sub-seafloor igneous crust. The book is illustrated with a wealth of exceptional deep-sea photos taken by the manned submersible “Mir”, and a dedicated chapter focuses on the role of deep manned submersibles in ocean research. The book will be of interest to researchers and students in the fields of oceanography, geochemistry, biology, the environmental sciences and marine ecology.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9783319413389 and 9783319413402
Volume :
00050
Database :
eBook Index
Journal :
Trace Metal Biogeochemistry and Ecology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Systems
Publication Type :
eBook
Accession number :
2691037