Titre :	Coelenterate biology : recent research on cnidaria and ctenophora
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Williams, R. P., Auteur
Editeur :	Kluwer academic pubishers
Année de publication :	1991
Importance :	742 p.
Format :	27 cm.
ISBN/ISSN/EAN :	978-0-7923-1241-3
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Index. décimale :	593 Invertébrés marins et des bords de mer
Résumé :	The Fifth International Conference on Coelenterate Biology was held at the University of Southampton from Monday to Friday, 10-14 July 1989. Over 300 people attended altogether, of whom 250 were participants. The presentations comprised 164 lectures, 2 films and 64 posters divided into 41 sessions, each under the direction of a session organizer. The topics were Cellular Biology, including Nematocysts and Skeletogenesis; Developmental Biology and Reproduction; Ecological Physiology and Symbiosis; Ecology including Conservation and Pollution; Evolution and Systematics including Palaeontology, Regional Ecology and Biogeography; Genetics; Physiology and Behaviour; and Historical Aspects. This diversity contrasted with some of the previous International Conferences (p. ix), reflecting the Organizing Committee's decision not to restrict the scope of the subject matter and recognizing the value of interactions between specialists in different fields. On Tuesday evening informal workshops on Coelenterate Muscles (led by Dr M.-L. Hernandez-Nicaise), Nematocysts (led by Prof. J. W. Burnett) and Phylogeny (led by Dr B. R. Rosen and Prof. B. G. Gardiner) were held in Connaught Hall. The Conference was generally regarded as being particularly successful. This was undoubtedly due to the foresight and hard work of my colleagues on the organizing Committee, the efforts of the session organizers, the invaluable contributions of the other helpers (including Mr & Mrs D. McAllen and Miss M. Matthews), and the professionalism of the University Conference Office. In the early stages of planning, the Organizing Committee was chaired successively by Prof. Garth Chapman and Dr Brian Rosen with Dr Paul Cornelius as its Hon. Secretary. For various reasons these people had to resign or take a less active role. To all I extend my thanks. One of the reasons that Southampton was finally chosen as the venue was that most of the participants could be accommodated in one residence. This encouraged informal discussions and new friendships, stimulated by the great diversity of interests of the participants. The reception of participants was slightly manic but good humored and set the tone for the atmosphere of relaxed friendliness which subsequently pervaded the Conference. The social program was highly successful. The Conference was opened by the president, Prof. George Mackie, at an informal reception on the evening of 9 July. Next evening a wine reception and a trade exhibition, including books, journals and scientific equipment, were held in Connaught Hall. On Wednesday afternoon the Conference was given a Civic Reception by the Mayor of Southampton in The Hall of Aviation Museum, which was followed by a shipboard evening meal while cruising in perfect conditions on The Solent and River Hamble. The Conference Banquet was on Thursday evening. The greater part of the organization associated with the Southampton venue fell on Dr Mike Carter, acting as local secretary, who received a standing ovation from the participants and his committee colleagues for his tireless enterprise. The Organizing Committee is grateful to The Royal Society of London for a grant and an interest-free loan which enabled it to begin the organization of the Conference and to assist some overseas visitors who otherwise could not have attended. Much appreciated support was also received from the British Academy, the British Council, the Commonwealth Foundation, the Monsanto Company (USA), the United Nations Environment Program and the University of Victoria (Canada).

Coelenterate biology : recent research on cnidaria and ctenophora [texte imprimé] / Williams, R. P., Auteur . - Kluwer academic pubishers, 1991 . - 742 p. ; 27 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-7923-1241-3
Langues : Anglais (eng)

Index. décimale :

593 Invertébrés marins et des bords de mer

Résumé :

The Fifth International Conference on Coelenterate Biology was held at the University of Southampton from Monday to Friday, 10-14 July 1989. Over 300 people attended altogether, of whom 250 were participants. The presentations comprised 164 lectures, 2 films and 64 posters divided into 41 sessions, each under the direction of a session organizer. The topics were Cellular Biology, including Nematocysts and Skeletogenesis; Developmental Biology and Reproduction; Ecological Physiology and Symbiosis; Ecology including Conservation and Pollution; Evolution and Systematics including Palaeontology, Regional Ecology and Biogeography; Genetics; Physiology and Behaviour; and Historical Aspects. This diversity contrasted with some of the previous International Conferences (p. ix), reflecting the Organizing Committee's decision not to restrict the scope of the subject matter and recognizing the value of interactions between specialists in different fields. On Tuesday evening informal workshops on Coelenterate Muscles (led by Dr M.-L. Hernandez-Nicaise), Nematocysts (led by Prof. J. W. Burnett) and Phylogeny (led by Dr B. R. Rosen and Prof. B. G. Gardiner) were held in Connaught Hall. The Conference was generally regarded as being particularly successful. This was undoubtedly due to the foresight and hard work of my colleagues on the organizing Committee, the efforts of the session organizers, the invaluable contributions of the other helpers (including Mr & Mrs D. McAllen and Miss M. Matthews), and the professionalism of the University Conference Office. In the early stages of planning, the Organizing Committee was chaired successively by Prof. Garth Chapman and Dr Brian Rosen with Dr Paul Cornelius as its Hon. Secretary. For various reasons these people had to resign or take a less active role. To all I extend my thanks. One of the reasons that Southampton was finally chosen as the venue was that most of the participants could be accommodated in one residence. This encouraged informal discussions and new friendships, stimulated by the great diversity of interests of the participants. The reception of participants was slightly manic but good humored and set the tone for the atmosphere of relaxed friendliness which subsequently pervaded the Conference. The social program was highly successful. The Conference was opened by the president, Prof. George Mackie, at an informal reception on the evening of 9 July. Next evening a wine reception and a trade exhibition, including books, journals and scientific equipment, were held in Connaught Hall. On Wednesday afternoon the Conference was given a Civic Reception by the Mayor of Southampton in The Hall of Aviation Museum, which was followed by a shipboard evening meal while cruising in perfect conditions on The Solent and River Hamble. The Conference Banquet was on Thursday evening. The greater part of the organization associated with the Southampton venue fell on Dr Mike Carter, acting as local secretary, who received a standing ovation from the participants and his committee colleagues for his tireless enterprise. The Organizing Committee is grateful to The Royal Society of London for a grant and an interest-free loan which enabled it to begin the organization of the Conference and to assist some overseas visitors who otherwise could not have attended. Much appreciated support was also received from the British Academy, the British Council, the Commonwealth Foundation, the Monsanto Company (USA), the United Nations Environment Program and the University of Victoria (Canada).