03651nam a22006015i 4500 978-3-031-80248-5 DE-He213 20251030114915.0 cr nn 008mamaa 250101s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031802485 978-3-031-80248-5 10.1007/978-3-031-80248-5 doi QH541.5.F7 QH541.5.S3 PSAF bicssc SCI020000 bisacsh PSAF thema Calbet, Albert. author. (orcid)0000-0003-1069-212X https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1069-212X aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 71463 The Amateur Plankton Researcher's Practical Guide [electronic resource] : How to Study Plankton at Home / by Albert Calbet. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XII, 142 p. 92 illus., 91 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Chapter 1. A Brief Introduction to Plankton -- Chapter 2. Getting Started -- Chapter 3. Collecting Plankton Samples -- Chapter 4 Observing Plankton. - Chapter 5. Conducting Experiments -- Chapter 6. The Role of Molecular Techniques in Plankton Identification -- Chapter 7. Resources and Further Reading -- Chapter 8. Practical Plankton Image Guide. Explore the captivating world of plankton with this hands-on guide, perfect for students, educators, hobbyists, and citizen scientists alike. Designed to take you through every step of the process, from collecting samples in local waters to observing them under a microscope and conducting basic experiments, this guide will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to study plankton at home. You will gain an understanding of the different groups of plankton, their ecological significance, and the environmental challenges they face. With practical advice on gathering and preserving samples, using essential equipment, and identifying common groups, the book also introduces simple experimental techniques to investigate plankton behavior and ecology. For those looking for further knowledge, it briefly covers advanced methods like DNA barcoding and environmental DNA analysis. An image guide, at the end of the book, for easy identification makes this a comprehensive resource. By the end of the reading, you will be ready to deepen your exploration of these vital organisms and perhaps even contribute to their study. Freshwater ecology. 64630 Marine ecology. 71464 Biodiversity. 70778 Animal culture. 72387 Botany. 68084 Biology Technique. 67845 Freshwater and Marine Ecology. 71465 Biodiversity. 70778 Animal Science. 72388 Plant Science. 68085 Experimental Organisms. 74714 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031802478 Printed edition: 9783031802492 Printed edition: 9783031802508 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-80248-5 ZDB-2-SBL ZDB-2-SXB 66274 66274