| Biosilica in Evolution, Morphogenesis, and Nanobiotechnology: Case Study Lake Baikal 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Müller, Werner E. G. (Editor), Grachev, Mikhael A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 354088551X ISBN-13: 9783540885511 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2009 Annotation: Lake Baikal is the oldest, deepest and most voluminous lake on Earth, comprising one fifth of the Worlda (TM)s unfrozen fresh water. It hosts the highest number of endemic animals recorded in any freshwater lake. Until recently it remained enigmatic why such a high diversity evolved in isolated Lake Baikal. Focusing on the sponges (phylum Porifera) as an example, some answers are provided to fundamental questions on evolutionary forces. The characteristic feature of these animals is that they form their polymeric silicic acid skeleton enzymatically. This process is explored using modern molecular biological and cellular biological techniques to outline strategies to fabricate novel materials applicable in biomedicine and nanooptics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Biotechnology - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Lakes, Ponds & Swamps |
| Dewey: 593.461 |
| Series: Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (1.90 lbs) 421 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
