New Zealand seaweeds
Subtitle: an illustrated guide
By: Wendy Nelson
Publisher: Te Papa Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Wellington, NZ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9780987668813
Subjects: Marine algae; Identification
Description: Illustrates and describes over 150 genera and 250 seaweed species in New Zealand. Each species entry includes information on key characteristics, habitat, distribution, nomenclature, type locality and morphology. To aid identification over 500 illustrations from microscopic photographs to reproductions of botanical paintings are included. Information is also provided on the coastal environment, macroalgal ecology and the uses and widespread commercial applications of these plants.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.