Biogeography of Microscopic Organisms

Is Everything Small Everywhere?

Diego Fontaneto (Imperial College London)

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Cambridge University Press
19 May 2011

Series: Systematics Association Special Volume Series

Bringing together the viewpoints of leading experts in taxonomy, ecology and biogeography of different taxa, this book synthesises discussion surrounding the so-called 'everything is everywhere' hypothesis. It addresses the processes that generate spatial patterns of diversity and biogeography in organisms that can potentially be cosmopolitan. The contributors discuss questions such as: are microorganisms (e.g. prokaryotes, protists, algae, yeast and microscopic fungi, plants and animals) really cosmopolitan in their distribution? What are the biological properties that allow such potential distribution? Are there processes that would limit their distribution? Are microorganisms intrinsically different from macroscopic ones? What can microorganisms tell us about the generalities of biogeography? Can they be used for experimental biogeography? Written for graduate students and academic researchers, the book promotes a more complete understanding of the spatial patterns and the general processes in biogeography.

Edited by: Diego Fontaneto (Imperial College London)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 79
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 960g
ISBN: 9780521766708
ISBN 10: 0521766702
Series: Systematics Association Special Volume Series
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 19 May 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Diego Fontaneto is a NERC Advanced Research Fellow at the Imperial College London Division of Biology, Ascot, UK. His research focuses on spatial patterns and processes in microscopic animals, with particular interest in rotifers.

Reviews for Biogeography of Microscopic Organisms: Is Everything Small Everywhere?

'This book is a reservoir of ideas on the biogeography of microorganisms and their potentials and limits compared to macroorganisms. It aids in understanding the spatial patterns and the general processes in biogeography. The writers' passions are obvious and the book is of great interest for anyone interested [in] the topic.' Telesphore Sime-Ngando, L&O Bulletin '... thorough and readable ... helps to move the field beyond the EiE discussion to the many outstanding and varied questions about the distribution of microbial diversity.' Frontiers of Biogeography