Algae
Subtitle: an introduction to phycology
By: C. van den Hoek, D.G. Mann, H.M. Jahns.
Contributors: Mann, D. G.; Jahns, Hans Martin.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 623
Subjects: Algology; Algae
Description: Algae are ubiquitous. A multitude of species, ranging from microscopic unicells to gigantic kelps, inhabit the world's oceans, freshwaters, soils, rocks and trees. To understand the basic role of algae in the global ecosystem, a reliable and modern introduction to their kaleidoscopic diversity, systematics and phylogeny is indispensable. This volume provides such an introduction.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [532]-608) and indexes.