Advances in Sponge Science: Physiology, Chemical and Microbial Diversity, Biotechnology
- 1st Edition, Volume 62 - July 30, 2012
- Latest edition
- Editor: Michael P. Lesser
- Language: English
One of two special issues of Advances in Marine Biology focusing on sponge science, it features comprehensive reviews of the latest studies that are advancing our understan… Read more
One of two special issues of Advances in Marine Biology focusing on sponge science, it features comprehensive reviews of the latest studies that are advancing our understanding of the fascinating marine phylum Porifera. The selected contributors are internationally renowned researchers in their respective fields and provide a thorough overview of the state-of-the-art of sponge science.
- This volume will become a reference to marine biologists with interest in benthic ecology and biotic interactions, including symbiosis; chemical and molecular ecology; systematics, phylogeny, and evolution; sponge culture and tissue engineering
Postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology, oceanography
1- The physiology and molecular biology of sponge tissues
Sally P. Leys and April Hill
2- Sponge-microbe symbioses: recent advances and new directions
Robert W. Thacker and Christopher J. Freeman
3- Nutrient fluxes through sponges: biology, budgets, and ecological implications
Manuel Maldonado, Marta Ribes and Fleur C. van Duyl
4- Sponge chemical diversity: from biosynthetic pathways to ecological roles
Grégory Genta-Jouve and Olivier P. Thomas
5- Biosilica: molecular biology, biochemistry and function in demosponges as well
as its applied aspects for tissue engineering
Xiaohong Wang, Heinz C. Schröder, Matthias Wiens, Ute Schloßmacher and Werner
E.G. Müller
6- Cultivation of sponges, sponge cells and symbionts: achievements and future prospects
Klaske J. Schippers, Detmer Sipkema, Ronald Osinga, Hauke Smidt, Shirley A.
Pomponi, Dirk E. Martens and René H. Wijffels
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 62
- Published: July 30, 2012
- Language: English
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Michael P. Lesser
Educational Background
Ph. D., University of Maine, Zoology, 1989
M.S., University of New Hampshire, Microbiology, 1985
B.A., University of New Hampshire, Microbiology, Minor: Zoology, 1983
A.S. George Washington University, Medical Laboratory Science, 1977
Courses Taught
Biological Oceanography, Physiological Ecology, Marine Biology, Marine Microbiology, General Microbiology, Immunology, Biology and Ecology of Coral Reefs
Current Research Interests
My principal focus involve understanding how taxonomically diverse marine organisms respond physiologically to changes in their environment. In particular I'm interested in how organismal physiology can influence the ecology of marine organisms. As a physiological ecologist my students and I answer these types of questions by utilizing field and laboratory experiments, as well as a wide range of techniques from molecular biology to in situ measurements. Currently my research encompasses four major areas;
1) Biochemistry and molecular genetics of oxidative stress in marine organisms associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation, elevated temperatures, or hyperoxic conditions.
2) Physiological ecology of marine invertebrates and phytoplankton, physiological responses to changes in the environment, bacterial- and algal-invertebrate symbioses, and the trophic biology of suspension-feeding invertebrates.
3) Ecology and photobiology of mesophotic coral reefs.
4) Underwater technology, use of technical diving for scientific research.
Affiliations and expertise
University of New Hampshire, USARead Advances in Sponge Science: Physiology, Chemical and Microbial Diversity, Biotechnology on ScienceDirect