Ecology and Conservation

Crustaceans are bizarre, beautiful and extremely diverse in their morphology, behavior, lifestyle and ecology. The book provides a fascinating overview of the importance of their diversity, ecology, anthropogenic drivers impacting life cycles, distribution and invasion and documenting the urgent need for conservation. It is fun reading and learning. Who has not been in love with crustaceans will be now!“.- Angelika Brandt, Professor for Marine Zoology, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History MuseumLast but certainly not least, volume 10 of this series is an up-to-date, well-illustrated, and unusually wide ranging survey of the multitude of roles this mega-diverse group plays in the natural world and in their interactions with people. Food webs, competition, ecosystem impacts, threats, conservation and other biological topics are treated in depth, but so are topics less routinely considered, such as the law and the arts, both classical and popular. There is literally something for everyone here.”- Nancy Knowlton, Former Sant Chair for Marine Science, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryVolume 10 of this important book series highlights the diverse ecological roles of crustaceans in ecosystems worldwide, and how changes to water quality, habitat and climate threaten their populations. The comprehensive reviews, by leading senior and emerging experts in crustacean biology, will be of value to researchers and students for years to come.“- Alistair Poore, Professor and Head of School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales

Lars Gutow is a marine biologist with a strong interest in benthic ecology. He studies the responses of species and ecosystems to changing environmental conditions. He also investigates seafloor habitats and species community dynamics in the context of marine conservation.

Martin Thiel is a marine biologist with a strong interest in animal behavior and natural history. During the past 25 years, he has conducted studies on crustacean behavior ranging from evolution of parental care behaviors to mating interactions and anti-predator behaviors. He is also interested in dispersal ecology and biogeography, and in promoting the participation of citizen scientists in marine research.