Pollution Ecology of Estuarine Invertebrates

List of Contributors PrefaceChapter 1 Thread Worms (Nematoda) I. Introduction II. Systematics III. Importance and Function of Nematodes in Aquatic Ecosystems IV. Pollution Ecology V. Conclusions References Chapter 2 Bryozoa (Ectoprocta) I. Introduction II. Bryozoan Systematics III. Habitats IV. Estuarine Zoogeography V. Disturbances, Natural and Man-Made VI. Analytical Approaches References Chapter 3 Bristle Worms (Annelida: Polychaeta) I. Introduction II. The Relationship between Ecological Factors and Distribution of Polychaetes III. Polychaetes as Indicators of Pollution IV. The Effect of a Disturbed Environment on Polychaetes V. Conclusions References Chapter 4 Ostracods (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Ostracoda) I. Introduction II. Ostracod Assemblages III. Freshwater Environments IV. Marine and Estuarine Environments V. Specific Environmental Factors VI. Species versus Higher Categories VII. Summary and Conclusions References Note Added in Proof Chapter 5 Copepods (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Copepoda) I. Introduction II. Ecology of Estuarine Copepods III. Thermal Pollution and Power Plant Operations IV. Oil Pollution V. Heavy Metal Pollution and Other Toxic Elements VI. Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Pollution VII. Enrichment References Chapter 6 Crabs (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura) I. Introduction I. Taxonomy III. Normal Life History-Ecology IV. Pollution Ecology V. Conclusions References Chapter 7 Shrimps (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Penaeidae) I. Introduction II. Organic Chemicals Other Than Petroleum III. Petroleum IV. Heavy Metals V. Biological Agents VI. Interactions of Pollutants, Pollutant Mixes, and Other Factors in Penaeid Shrimp Ecology VII. Discussion References Chapter 8 Larval Decapods (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Decapoda) I. Introduction II. Effects of Pollutants III. Conclusions References Chapter 9 Cyathura (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Isopoda: Anthuridae) I. Introduction II. Distribution and Habitat III. Ecological Niche and Associated Organisms IV. Life Cycle and Latitudinal Variation V. Physiology VI. Population Dynamics VII. Conclusions References Chapter 10 Isopods Other Than Cyathura (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Isopoda) I. Introduction II. Pollution Effects III. Summary References Chapter 11 Amphipods (Arthropoda: Crustacea: Amphipoda) I. Introduction II. The Effects of Natural and Anthropogenic Environmental Changes on Gammaridean Amphipods III. Conclusions ReferencesChapter 12 Clams and Snails [Mollusca: Pelecypoda (except Oysters) and Gastropoda] I. Introduction II. Types and Sources of Pollution and Its Ecological Effects III. Conclusions ReferencesIndex