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Algae of Australia: Introduction
Contributor(s): Australian Biological Resources Study (Author)

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 ISBN: 064309377X     ISBN-13: 9780643093775
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
OUR PRICE: $190.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: March 2007
* Out of Print *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences - Biology
- Nature | Animals - Marine Life
- Science | Life Sciences - Marine Biology
Dewey: 579.809
LCCN: 2007405138
Physical Information: 744 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 09/01/2007 pg. 61
 
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Publisher Description:
Algae are essential components of marine and freshwater habitats in and around Australia. They play a critical role in nutrient cycling, as food and shelter for invertebrates and fish, and some have considerable potential as biological indicators of the health of aquatic habitats. At least 12,000 marine, freshwater and terrestrial species are thought to occur in Australia, but many are yet to be described or fully documented. It is hoped that the series Algae of Australia will stimulate research, especially on the many poorly known groups and their habitats.

This introductory volume includes essays on the history of research on Australian algae, their classification, fossil record, systematic relationships, ecology, biogeography and economic significance. Keys to the identification of the orders of algae are accompanied by an extensive bibliography, and 29 synoptic chapters provide an overview of the biology of the algal classes. The volume concludes with a glossary of more than 1500 technical terms.

Contributor Bio(s): Australian Biological Resources Study: - Australian Biological Resources Study is a Program within Parks Australia Division of the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
 
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