Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification (Aquatic Ecology)

Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification (Aquatic Ecology) by John D. Wehr (Author, Editor), Robert G. Sheath (Editor), Patrick Kociolek (Editor), James H. Thorp (Series Editor). Freshwater algae are among the many most numerous and ubiquitous organisms on earth. They occupy an enormous range of ecological situations from lakes and rivers to acidic peat swamps, inland saline lakes, snow and ice, damp soils, wetlands, desert soils, wastewater therapy plants, and are symbionts in and on many plants, fungi, and animals. In North America, the variety of freshwater habitats colonized by algae could be very rich, and presents an infinite and engaging vary of environments for their study. They form the bottom of most aquatic food webs and are crucial to research of ecosystem health. Algal ecologists and taxonomists play a vital function in the understanding of aquatic ecosystems: their biodiversity, productivity, interactions with other organisms, and water quality. This book offers in one quantity a sensible and comprehensive information to the genera of freshwater algae recognized from North America. The format combines the mandatory ecological, taxonomic and methodological data for all scientists working in aquatic environments, whether or not their specialty is in environmental monitoring and water quality assessment, organic composition, ecology, evolution, or molecular biology.

Key Features

* The primary complete accounting of North America's freshwater algal genera in more than 50 years

* Includes an information to the current literature on species identification in every group of algae

* High-quality photographs and drawings of greater than 770 genera

* A clear, straightforward-to-use introductory key to the diagnostic chapters

* Artificial chapters on freshwater habitats, use of algae in environmental evaluation, and management of nuisance algae

* Contributions from 27 consultants in all areas of freshwater algae

* Extensive literature citations

* Companion volume of Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates 2nd version, edited by Throp and Covich

This ebook is a should for the reference library or for the laboratory of pesons who examine algae or microscopic aquatic organisms. Whereas it doesn't substitute for the collective contributions of different scientists over time, it is a great first cease for those who are involved in these organisms. For many there will probably be no need to look further.

The ebook is organized in a conventional method with main groups treated in separate chapters. It's easy to make use of and effectively-illustrated. It will find a residence with scientists, students, and interested lay persons alike.

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Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification (Aquatic Ecology)

John D. Wehr (Author, Editor), Robert G. Sheath (Editor), Patrick Kociolek (Editor), James H. Thorp (Series Editor)

917 pages

Academic Press; 1 edition (December 3, 2002)

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