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Ecophysiology of the European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) and Related Species

Mechanisms Behind the Success of a Global Invader

  • 1st Edition - August 18, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Dirk Weihrauch, Iain Mcgaw
  • Language: English

Ecophysiology of the Green Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) and Related Species: Mechanisms Behind the Success of a Global Invader provides an in-depth perspective of this devastati… Read more

Description

Ecophysiology of the Green Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) and Related Species: Mechanisms Behind the Success of a Global Invader provides an in-depth perspective of this devastatingly invasive coastal species. During the last 175 years, Carcinus maenas has spread around the globe by human activities. Because of its ability to flourish in a wide variety of ecosystems and outcompete native species it has been listed as one of the top 100 worst global invaders. Written by international experts, this book focuses on Carcinus maenas and discusses other brachyurans with similar physiologies as comparisons, including control systems and mechanisms used.

This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in marine biology and invasive biology, as well as for university lecturers, government or environmental agencies.

Key features

  • Gathers all information on ecological physiology of this important species into one place
  • Discusses how this one species of crab has managed to be spread around the globe and survive in many different environments
  • Features a chapter by First Nations members on how this species may impact indigenous fisheries and culture

Readership

Researchers and active marine biologists working with invasive species, Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in marine biology, fisheries, and aquaculture studies

Table of contents

1. Carcinus maenas and its impact on the indigenous culture in North America

2. The secret success of Carcinus maenas as an invasive species

3. The cardiorespiratory system

4. The gastrointestinal system

5. The sensory system - Neurophysiology

6. The endocrine system

7. The excretory system

8. Molting and Ca2+ transportation and reproduction

9. Hypoxia and emersion

10. Thermophysiology

11. Salinity and osmoregulation

12. Ecotoxicology and response to pollutants

13. Carcinus maenas and climate change

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 22, 2023
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Dirk Weihrauch

Dr. Dirk Weihrauch is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He received his PhD in Biology from the University of Hamburg in Germany. Dr. Weihrauch has coauthored two books and numerous scholarly articles. Currently he serves as Associate Editor for Experimental Marine Biology and Ecophysiology and as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Aquatic Physiology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Iain Mcgaw

Dr. Iain McGaw is Professor in the Department of Ocean Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He received his PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Wales-Bangor. Dr. McGaw has contributed to over 100 scholarly articles on crabs and intertidal species, and currently serves as a reviewer for over 40 journals and research grant foundations.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Ocean Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

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