The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles: An Identification Guide to Freshwater and Terrestrial AlgaeThis Flora provides the first modern account and identification guide to more than 2200 species of freshwater algae found in the British Isles (excluding diatoms), the majority of which also have a world-wide distribution. Non-technical descriptions are supported by clear line illustrations or photographs and user-friendly keys enable the accurate identification of specimens to the level of genus or species. The accompanying CD-ROM photo catalog of more than 1000 spectacular color images of freshwater algae and their habitats provides a valuable additional reference source and identification tool. |
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I have bought and read this book on fresh water algae. the book provides a history of algae research and defines the different types of algae found in differing habitats and environments throughout the British isles. The photographs a clear and precise, this book is a great introductory book for the phycology novice and those studying fresh water algae and its use.
Contents
Distribution and ecology | 5 |
J F JOHN N F STEWART | 95 |
R JOHNSON | 143 |
PHYLUM EUSTIGMATOPHYTA | 271 |
G KELLY | 273 |
LEWIS School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences University | 280 |
PHYLUM EUGLENOPHYTA Euglenoids | 281 |
PHYLUM PYRROPHYTA Dinoflagellates | 287 |
Order Coleochaetales D M JOHN | 470 |
Order Ulvales I TITLEY | 479 |
R MERRITT Instytut Botaniki Polska Akademia Nauk Lubicz 46 31512 | 512 |
Order Charales J E BRYANT and N F STEWART | 593 |
PHYLUM RAPHIDOPHYTA | 647 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles: An Identification Guide to Freshwater and Terrestrial Algae |
| Author | Natural History Museum (London, England) |
| Editors | David M. John, Brian A. Whitton, Alan J. Brook |
| Contributors | Brian A. Whitton, Alan J. Brook, Peter V. York, British Phycological Society, Leslie R. Johnson |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press, 2002 |
| ISBN | 0521770513, 9780521770514 |
| Length | 702 pages |
| Subjects | › › Nature / Ecology Science / Earth Sciences / Limnology Science / Life Sciences / Botany Science / Life Sciences / Marine Biology Science / Life Sciences / Microbiology |
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