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Algae of Australia: Nemaliales
Contributor(s): Huisman, John M. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0643093788     ISBN-13: 9780643093782
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
OUR PRICE: $94.95  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2006
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences - Biology
- Nature | Animals - Marine Life
- Science | Life Sciences - Marine Biology
Dewey: 579.809
LCCN: 2007405138
Physical Information: 164 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 09/01/2007 pg. 61
 
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The marine algae are plants of considerable biological and economic importance. The Nemaliales, one of the most diverse and significant orders of red algae in Australian waters, is found on shores, in rockpools and in the subtidal on all coasts of Australia. These beautiful and unusual plants offer a spectacular range of form and colour; some are relatively firm and chalky, others are worm-like or are highly mucilaginous and have the consistency of jelly.

This volume documents the 3 families, 20 genera and 55 species of Australian Nemaliales, and it is richly illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings. A detailed introduction to the history, structure, reproduction and relationships of the order is followed by advice on the microscopical examination of specimens, identification keys to families, genera and species and comprehensive descriptions of each taxon. Appendices include the description of the new genus Titanophycus and DNA sequence analyses of the evolutionary relationships of the order.

Contributor Bio(s): Huisman, John M.: - John M. Huisman works at the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, and Western Australian Herbarium, Science Division, Department of Parks and Wildlife.
 
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