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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
Editors: Dirk Weihrauch, Iain Mcgaw
Paperback ISBN:9780323996945
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eBook ISBN:9780323996952
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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.
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
Researchers and active marine biologists working with invasive species, Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in marine biology, fisheries, and aquaculture studies
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
About the editors
Preface
Photo and blurb
Units/conversion
Salinity (S)
Temperature
Oxygen
CO2
Ammonia (NH3/NH4+)
Conversion table of toxicant concentrations
Chapter 1: The European green crab, Carcinus maenas: Where did they come from and why are they here?
Abstract
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Why are they successful?
Where will they go next?
Future directions
References
Chapter 2: Respiratory and cardiovascular system
Abstract
Introduction
Cardiorespiratory physiology of Carcinus maenas
Future directions
References
Chapter 3: Acid-base regulation
Abstract
Introduction
Systemic acid-base regulation in brachyurans
Intracellular acid-base regulation in brachyurans
Future directions
References
Chapter 4: Feeding and digestive processes
Abstract
Introduction
Digestive function and physiology of C. maenas
Future directions
References
Chapter 5: Nitrogen excretion
Abstract
Introduction
Nitrogenous waste products in crustaceans
Toxicity of ammonia
Excretion of nitrogenous waste products
Future directions
References
Chapter 6: Sensory biology and behaviour
Abstract
Introduction
Organization of the nervous system
Sensory modalities
Physiological basis of behaviour
Future directions
References
Further reading
Chapter 7: Endocrinology
Abstract
Introduction
Crustacean endocrine system
Future directions
References
Chapter 8: Osmoregulation
Abstract
Introduction
Physiological strategies of euryhalinity in decapod crustaceans
The cellular and ultrastructural basis of branchial ion transport in decapod crustaceans
Branchial mechanisms of osmoregulatory NaCl uptake: A working model
The antennal gland
Ion transport proteins and transport-related enzymes
Regulation of transport protein expression during low salinity acclimation
Regulation of transport protein expression at the limits of salinity tolerance: The molecular basis of physiological stress
Ion transport and the transport metabolon
Future directions
References
Chapter 9: Emersion and hypoxia
Abstract
Introduction
Emersion
Hypoxia
Future directions
References
Chapter 10: Thermal biology
Abstract
Introduction
The theory of oxygen and capacity-limited thermal tolerance
Heat tolerance
Cold tolerance and magnesium regulation
Phenotypic plasticity in thermal tolerance
Intraspecific adaptation of thermal tolerance
Temperature effects on early life stages
The influence of temperature on species spread and impact
Future directions
References
Chapter 11: Ecotoxicology and response to pollutants
Abstract
Introduction
Uptake and internal handling
Future directions
References
Chapter 12: Climate change and multiple stressors
Abstract
Introduction
Temperature
Ocean acidification/pH/hypercapnia
Salinity and other changes
Multiple environmental drivers
Range expansion—An emergent ecological response to climate change
Conclusions
Future directions
References
Index
No. of pages: 310
Language: English
Published: August 18, 2023
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780323996945
eBook ISBN: 9780323996952
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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