Artemia Biology

Description

Artemia is widely used in both life-sciences research and aquaculture. Although there are over 4000 references regarding Artemia the literature is widely scattered. Artemia Biology provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of this literature containing a considerable amount of previously unpublished data. Although all aspects of Artemia biology are covered the book emphasizes whole-organism approaches. Topics covered include molecular genetics ontogeny clonal diversity mitochondrial DNA-based phylogeny and comparisons of Artemia and Parartemia (including a taxonomic key to Parartemia species). The book also contains the latest information on Artemia culturing in fertilized ponds and culture tanks as well as the use of the organism as a food source. Researchers investigating basic biological questions involving molecular genetics biochemistry enzymatic and developmental activities physiology ecological genetics and adaptation ecology and aquaculture production will find this book indispensable.