Biology of Northern Krill 1st Edition by Geraint Tarling ISBN 0123813084 9780123813084

An Introduction to the Biology of Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. Morphology and Taxonomy
3. Geographic Distribution
4. The Sampling of Northern Krill
5. Ecological Role
6. Commercial Exploitation of Northern Krill

• Acknowledgements

Genetics of Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Population Genetics in the Ocean
2. The Genetic Toolkit
3. The Species
4. Population Genetics
5. Genes, Enzymes, and Adaptation

• Acknowledgements

Population Dynamics of Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. Breeding Season and Spawning
3. Development of Eggs and Larvae
4. Growth and Maturation
5. Mortality and Sex Ratio
6. Recruitment Models
7. Future Work

• Acknowledgements

Physiology and Metabolism of Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. The Physiology of Digestion
3. Biochemical Composition
4. Respiratory Gas Exchange
5. Metabolic Properties
6. Osmotic/Ionic Regulation and Excretion
7. Pollution and Trace Metals
8. Perspectives

Food and Feeding in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. Feeding Basket, Mandibles and Gastric Mill
3. Foraging Tactics
4. Food and Foraging in the Environment
5. Feeding Rates and Daily Ration
6. Future Work

• Acknowledgements

Growth and Moulting in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction: Linking Moult and Growth
2. The Basic Course of the Moult Cycle
3. Practical Approaches
4. Growth in the Field Along a Climatic Gradient
5. An Outlook: Growth, Productivity, and Environmental Change

• Acknowledgements

Reproduction in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. From Gonad Differentiation to Adult Maturity
3. Gonad Development During the Reproductive Season
4. Ovarian Development Linked to Moult Development
5. Fecundity and Predictive Models
6. Reproductive Behaviour
7. Conclusion and Perspectives

• Acknowledgements

Laboratory-Based Observations of Behaviour in Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. Pelagic Animals in Aquaria
3. ‘Tethered’ Shrimps
4. Swarming and Swimming
5. Light and Daily Rhythms
6. Conclusion

• Acknowledgements

Diel Vertical Migration Behaviour of the Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. The Role of Predators
3. The Role of Hunger and Satiation
4. The Role of Internal State and Motivation
5. The Role of Physical Gradients
6. Vertical Distribution and Horizontal Transport
7. Swarming and Schooling
8. The Effect of Light
9. Individual Swimming Behaviour
10. New Methods/Approaches

Predation on Northern Krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica Sars)

1. Introduction
2. Predation Effects on M. norvegica
3. Northern Krill Predators and Predation Strategy
4. Diversity of Northern Krill Predators and their Diet
5. Perspectives and Further Research