About this book

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.

Subjects

  • 589.3
  • algae
  • algology
  • biological science disciplines
  • life sciences - botany
  • microbiology (non-medical)
  • phycology, algae & lichens
  • qk566 .h6413 1995
  • science
  • science / botany
  • science/mathematics