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BOOK REVIEW Thompson, Mary Frances, Rachakonda Sarojini, and Rachakonda Nagabhushanam, eds. 1988. Marine biodeterioration.A. A. Balkema, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Pp. 1-826. This volume encompasses the proceed- ings of a meeting held in Goa, India, during January 1986 on the multifaceted problem of marine biodeterioration. This highly di- verse volume includes chapters on fouling organisms, boring organisms, microbial as- pects of biodeterioration, larval biology and settlement, the ecology of fouling commu- nities, and preventative and protective measures against biodeterioration. There is a good balance between the basic biology of organisms responsible for biodeterioration in the marine environment and more ap- plied aspects of assessment and control. The papers dealing with crustaceans are focused on the basic physiology and ecology of bar- nacles and other crustaceans comprising fouling communities; the potential for hor- monal control and metabolic inactivation as preventative measures to disrupt normal patterns of growth and development; the ecology of barnacle settlement, including hydrodynamic considerations; microbial surface films and their role in larval settle- ment; and the abundance and distribution of crustaceans in fouling communities. Oth- er chapters deal with applied aspects of the biodeterioration of a wide range of sub- strates including wood, metal, calcareous materials, and concrete. The volume con- cludes with a series of recommendations for future studies. As with any proceedings vol- ume, individual chapters are quite variable, ranging from abbreviated summaries to comprehensive discussion of key issues. Overall, the volume represents a wealth of information on all aspects of marine biode- terioration and will be an important refer- ence volume.-Judith McDowell Capuzzo, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Crustacean Biology Brill

BOOK REVIEW

Journal of Crustacean Biology , Volume 9 (4): 684 – Jan 1, 1989
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Brill
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Copyright 1989 by Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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0278-0372
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1937-240X
DOI
10.1163/193724089X00692
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Thompson, Mary Frances, Rachakonda Sarojini, and Rachakonda Nagabhushanam, eds. 1988. Marine biodeterioration.A. A. Balkema, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Pp. 1-826. This volume encompasses the proceed- ings of a meeting held in Goa, India, during January 1986 on the multifaceted problem of marine biodeterioration. This highly di- verse volume includes chapters on fouling organisms, boring organisms, microbial as- pects of biodeterioration, larval biology and settlement, the ecology of fouling commu- nities, and preventative and protective measures against biodeterioration. There is a good balance between the basic biology of organisms responsible for biodeterioration in the marine environment and more ap- plied aspects of assessment and control. The papers dealing with crustaceans are focused on the basic physiology and ecology of bar- nacles and other crustaceans comprising fouling communities; the potential for hor- monal control and metabolic inactivation as preventative measures to disrupt normal patterns of growth and development; the ecology of barnacle settlement, including hydrodynamic considerations; microbial surface films and their role in larval settle- ment; and the abundance and distribution of crustaceans in fouling communities. Oth- er chapters deal with applied aspects of the biodeterioration of a wide range of sub- strates including wood, metal, calcareous materials, and concrete. The volume con- cludes with a series of recommendations for future studies. As with any proceedings vol- ume, individual chapters are quite variable, ranging from abbreviated summaries to comprehensive discussion of key issues. Overall, the volume represents a wealth of information on all aspects of marine biode- terioration and will be an important refer- ence volume.-Judith McDowell Capuzzo, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543.

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