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The
Chlamydomonas Sourcebook 3-Vol set, 2nd Edition, Volume 1-3.
Edited by Elizabeth H. Harris, David Stern, and George Witman. Due November
2008. ISBN: 0123708737. 2000 pp. Hardcover. $199.95
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (C. reinhardtii) is a unicellular green alga
whose simple life cycle and ease of growth and manipulation for genetic analysis
have made it a popular organism for research in diverse areas of cell biology
and genetics. C. reinhardtii is important to a variety o research from studies
of flagellar biogenesis and function that are highly relevant to medical
research on sperm motility and ciliary function to work on chloroplast
biogenesis and photosynthesis with critical importance for agriculture. In
recent years it has also proved to be an outstanding model for investigation of
signal transduction, rhodopsin-based vision, and the evolution of sexual
processes. The Chlamydomonas Sourcebook, published in 1989 by Academic Press,
summarized the development of this alga as a laboratory system beginning in the
1940s, reviewed each major research area, as well as providing methods for
growth, genetic analysis, and preparation of cellular fractions. Since the first
edition published in 1989, Chlamydomonas research has grown significantly. This
revised three-volume set which includes the Sourcebook, Chlamydomonas Metabolic
Processes, and Chlamydomonas Motility and Taxis Responses provides the most
comprehensive reference for this important research organism. The reference
retains historical material, culture methods and some illustrations from the
original book while adding molecular techniques, analysis of the recently
sequenced genome, and reviews of the current status of the diverse fields in
which Chlamydomonas is used as a model organism.
Meiobenthology: The
Microscopic Motile Fauna of Aquatic Sediments. 2nd ed.
Olav Giere. Due December 2008. ISBN: 978-3-540-68657-6. 528 pp., 125
illustrations. Ha
rdcover. $159.00
Meiobenthology is the science of the tiny animals that live in huge numbers in
all aquatic sediments. This fully revised and enlarged second edition emphasizes
new discoveries and developments in this field. Major progress has been made in
three general areas:
* Systematics, diversity and distribution
* Ecology, food webs, and energy flow
* Environmental aspects, including studies of anthropogenic impacts
The meiobenthos of polar and tropical regions, deep-sea bottoms and hydrothermal
vents are now studied in more detail. The high number of species found to
survive under such extreme conditions puts them at the forefront of biodiversity
studies. Molecular screening methods enable large numbers to be analyzed upon
applying reasonable effort. The aim of this book is to synthesize these modern
scientific achievements such that meiobenthology can play a key role in aquatic
research and in assessing the health of our environment.
The Great Barrier Reef:
Biology, Environment and Management. Series: Coral Reefs of the World, Vol. 2.
Pat Hutchings, Mike Kingsford, & Ove Hoegh-Guldberg. Due December 2008. ISBN:
978-1-4020-8949-7. 392 pp. Hardcover. $119.00
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is 344 400 square kilometres in size and is
home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. This comprehensive
guide describes the organisms and ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef, as well
as the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them.
Contemporary pressing issues such as climate change, coral bleaching, coral
disease and the challenges of coral reef fisheries are also discussed. In
addition, the book includes a field guide that will help people to identify the
common animals and plants on the reef, then to delve into the book to learn more
about the roles the biota play.
Biological
Invasions in Marine Ecosystems: Ecological, Management, and Geographic
Perspectives. Series: Ecological Studies, Vol. 204. Gil Rilov & Jeffrey A.
Crooks. Due December 2008. ISBN: 978-3-540-79235-2. 642 pp., 71 illustrations, 6
in color, Hardcover. $279.00
Biological invasions are considered to be one of the greatest threats to the
integrity of most ecosystems on earth. This volume explores the current state of
marine bioinvasions, which have been growing at an exponential rate over recent
decades. Focusing on the ecological aspects of biological invasions, it
elucidates the different stages of an invasion process, starting with uptake and
transport, through inoculation, establishment and finally integration into new
ecosystems. Basic ecological concepts - all in the context of bioinvasions - are
covered, such as propagule pressure, species interactions, phenotypic
plasticity, and the importance of biodiversity. The authors approach
bioinvasions as hazards to the integrity of natural communities, but also as a
tool for better understanding fundamental ecological processes. Important
aspects of managing marine bioinvasions are also discussed, as are many
informative case studies from around the world.
Algal
Toxins: Nature, Occurrence, Effect and Detection:
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Sensor Systems for
Biological Threats: The Algal Toxins Case, Pisa, Italy, 30 September-11 October
2007. Valtere Evangelista et al. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4020-8479-9. 400 pp.
Hardcover $239.00, Softcover (ISBN:978-1-4020-8479-9) $99.00
The first part deals with a general overview of the toxins and toxicity related
to the algal world. The first part includes an introduction on the main algal
features written by our group; then, the diversity of the cyanobacteria, the
algal division that possesses more toxic species, in relation to the environment
is described; an overview on the fresh water and marine algal toxins follows;
and the allelophaty phenomenon, i.e. any influence on the growth and development
of natural systems produced by the algae metabolites is described. The first
part ends with the description of toxic algal blooms in several European
geographical areas. The second part deals with the review of sensor organisms,
the use of biochemical methods and laser Doppler techniques for toxin
determination; the use of nucleic acid sensor sensors for identification of
toxic species; the use of immunological ELISA analyses combined with various
electrochemical detection systems to quantify algal toxins; a review on sensors
based on electrochemical methods, and a gene-engineered yeast usable as
biochemical instrument for toxin assessment.
Algae. 2nd
Edition.
James Graham, Lee W. Wilcox, & Linda E. Graham. Due November/December 2008.
ISBN: 0321559657. 720 pp. Hardcover. $125.20 approx.
The foremost textbook and reference for studying Phycology, Algae, Second
Edition, features hundreds of new illustrations, a new chapter on terrestrial
algae, and thorough updates that reflect new classification structures. With an
emphasis on algae ecology and molecular biology, the authors focus on what
students really want to know about algae—why they are so diverse; how they are
related; how to distinguish the major types; their roles in food webs; global
biogeochemical cycling; the formation of harmful algae blooms; and how we
utilize them. The text also provides a broad coverage of freshwater, marine, and
terrestrial algae.
Microbial Ecology of the
Oceans, 2nd Edition. David L. Kirchman. 2008. ISBN:
978-0-470-04344-8. 594 pp. Hardcover. $99.95
Microbial Ecology of the Oceans, 2nd Edition reviews the basics of marine
microbiology, provides a foundation for researchers and students new to the
field, and examines the important issues in modern ocean microbial ecology.
Explore the latest advances in biological and chemical oceanography and
limnology and understand the role of marine microbes and viruses in the oceans.
Like the successful first edition, this updated and revised text combines
concepts from autoecological studies of individual bacterial groups and from
ecological studies of microbial assemblages in the oceans.
Aquatic Ecosystems: Trends
and Global Prospects. Edited by Nicholas V. C. Polunin.
2008. ISBN: 9780521833271. 512 pp., 78 line figures, 11 halftones, 39 tables.
Hardcover. $170.00
Concern about future supplies of fresh water to society, to meet the full range
of human needs, now comes very high on the priority list of global societal
issues. An overarching issue, which this book addresses, is whether global
climate change is a dominant driver of change in the structure and function of
all natural water-based ecosystems, or whether direct human population growth
and accelerated consumption are playing an equal or greater role. This book
divides the whole aquatic realm into 21 ecosystems, from those on land (both
saline and fresh water) to those of the open and deep oceans. It draws on the
understanding of leading ecologists to summarize the state and likely condition
by the year 2025 of each of the ecosystems. Written for academic researchers and
environmental professionals, the aim is to put the climate change debate into a
broader context as a basis for conservation science and planning.
The Cyanobacteria:
Molecular Biology, Genomics and Evolution. A Herrero.
2008. ISBN: 9781904455158. 484 pp. Hardcover. $395.00
This volume brings together the expertise and enthusiasm of an international
panel of leading cyanobacterial researchers to provide a state-of-the art
overview of the field. Topics covered include: evolution, comparative genomics,
gene transfer, molecular ecology and environmental genomics, stress responses,
bioactive compounds, circadian clock, structure of the photosynthetic apparatus,
membrane systems, carbon acquisition, nitrogen assimilation and C/N balance
sensing and much more. Essential for anyone with an interest in cyanobacteria,
bacterial photosynthesis, bacterial nitrogen fixation, and symbiosis.
Cyanobacterial Harmful
Algal Blooms: State of the Science and Research Needs. H.
Kenneth Hudnell. 2008. ISBN: 978-0-387-75864-0. 950 pp., 80 illustrations.
Hardcover. $159.00
With the ever-increasing incidence of harmful cyanobacterial algal blooms, this
monograph has added urgency and will be essential reading for all sorts of
researchers. The volume contains the proceedings of the 2005 International
Symposium on Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms, and has been edited by H.
Kenneth Hudnell, of the US Environmental Protection Agency. It contains much of
the most recent research into the subject, and includes six workgroup reports
that identify and prioritize research needs, as well as 25 invited speaker
papers that describe the state of the science. Freshwater CyanoHABs can use up
the oxygen and block the sunlight that other organisms need to live. They also
can produce powerful toxins that affect the brain and liver of animals and
humans. Reports of poisonings associated with CyanoHABs date back to the late
1800s. Anecdotal evidence and data from laboratory animal research suggest that
cyanobacterial toxins can cause a range of adverse human health effects, yet few
studies have explored the links between CyanoHABs and human health. Thankfully,
and partly as a result of this symposium, all that is now set to change.
Pollution of Lakes and
Rivers: A Paleoenvironmental Perspective, 2nd Edition.
John P. Smol. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4051-5913-5. 396 pp. Paperback. $59.95
Now in its second edition, Pollution of Lakes and Rivers addresses many of our
present-day water quality problems from an international perspective, covering
critical issues such as acidification, eutrophication, land-use changes,
pollution by metals and other contaminants, climatic change, and biodiversity
losses. It demonstrates how paleolimnological approaches can be used to
interpret the physical, chemical, and biological information stored in lake and
river sediments, and how this information is integral to identifying key
environmental stressors and setting targets for mitigation purposes. The
expanded second edition includes over 250 additional references and a new
chapter on recent climatic change and its effects on water quality and quantity.
This comprehensive, up-to-date volume provides essential insights into a
multi-disciplinary science aimed at tackling some of the most urgent
environmental problems of modern times.
Phycology.
4th Edition. Robert Edward Lee. Due April/May 2008. 568
pp., 374 line diagrams, 144 half-tones, 3 tables.
ISBN-13: 9780521682770. Paperback. $70.00
ISBN-13: 9780521864084. Hardcover. $160.00
This revised edition maintains the format of previous editions, whilst
incorporating the latest information from nucleic acid sequencing studies.
Detailed life-history drawings of algae are presented alongside information on
the cytology, ecology, biochemistry, and economic importance of selected genera.
Phycology is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students
following courses in phycology, limnology or biological oceanography. Emphasis
is placed on those algae that are commonly covered in phycology courses, and
encountered by students in marine and freshwater habitats.
The Riverine Ecosystem
Synthesis: Toward Conceptual Cohesiveness in River Science.
James H. Thorp. 2008. ISBN: 9780123706126.
232 pp. Hardcover. $89.95
This book presents the most comprehensive model yet for describing the structure
and functioning of running freshwater ecosystems. This "riverine ecosystem
synthesis" (RES) is a result of combining several theories published in recent
decades, dealing with aquatic and terrestrial systems. New analyses are fused
with a variety of new perspectives on how river network ecosystems are
structured and function, and how they change along longitudinal, lateral, and
temporal dimensions. Among these novel perspectives is a dramatically new view
of the role of hydrogeomorphic forces in forming functional process zones from
headwaters to the mouths of great rivers. Designed as a useful tool for aquatic
scientists worldwide whether they work on small streams or great rivers and in
forested or semi-arid regions, this book will provide a means for scientists to
understand the fundamental and applied aspects of rivers in general and includes
a practical guide and protocols for analyzing individual rivers. This
combination of theoretical and applied analysis is quite unique in running
freshwater ecology. Specific examples of rivers in at least four continents
(Africa, Australia, Europe and North America) serve to illustrate the power and
utility of the RES concept.
Coral Reefs of the USA.
Series: Coral Reefs of the World , Vol. 1. Berhard Riegl.
2008. ISBN: 978-1-4020-6846-1. 806 pp., 470 illustrations, 450 in color.
Hardcover. $169.00
Coral Reefs of the USA provides a complete overview of the present status of
knowledge regarding all coral reef areas within the USA and its territories. It
is written by the most experienced authorities in their fields and geographic
areas. Stretching from the Caribbean to the western Pacific, the coral reefs of
the USA span extensive geographic and biotic diversity, occur in a wide variety
of geomorphological settings, and provide a representative cross-section of
Holocene reef-building. This book will therefore be of broad general interest.
For the first time, complete scholarly reviews are given for the geology,
geomorphology and the biology of reefs encompassing a vast area stretching from
the Mariana Islands in the west, Samoa in the south, Hawaii in the north and the
Virgin Islands in the east. This book is not a status report, but will provide
up-to-date information about stressors and the biotic responses of the reefs, as
well as the geological explanations why these reefs exist in the first place.
Ecology of Harmful Algae. Series:
Ecological Studies, Vol. 189. E. Granéli. 2008.
(Available Now). ISBN: 978-3-540-74009-4. 416 pp., 45 illustrations, 13 in
color. With Series add on (virtual) p. 415, 416. Softcover. $69.95
Harmful algal blooms are one of the consequences of the human impact on aquatic
ecosystems, particularly the process of eutrophication. They can cause a variety
of deleterious effects, including the poisoning of fish and shellfish, habitat
disruptions for many organisms, water discolouration, beach fouling, and even
toxic effects for humans. This volume is a comprehensive synthesis of the latest
research achievements concerning harmful algae (HA) ecology. International
experts provide an in-depth analysis of HA topics including: global
distribution, ecology of major HA groups, ecology and physiology of HA, HA and
the food web, studying and mitigating HA, the human impact on HA and HA impact
on human activity.
The Seaweeds of Florida.
Clinton J. Dawes and Arthur C. Mathieson. 2008. ISBN-13: 9780813031484. 656 pp.
Hardcover. $100.00
The product of nearly thirty years of research, The Seaweeds of Florida offers
an invaluable, illustrated reference to all known seaweed taxa found in Florida
coastal waters. This volume will provide a helpful aid for researchers in
Florida as well as the Caribbean and the southeastern United States.
Authors Clinton Dawes and Arthur Mathieson detail the taxonomy, morphology, and
cytology, plus the ecology and distribution patterns, of 674 species. In
addition, they provide keys to the genera and keys to species within the genera,
a glossary of difficult terms, an explanation or derivations of the scientific
names, an impressive literature compilation including sources for further
information, and excellent line drawings for each species.
Ecology of Baltic Coastal Waters.
Ecological Studies Vol. 197. Ulrich Schiewer. 2008. ISBN: 9783540735236. 428
pp., 102 illustrations. Hardcover. $209.00
This volume provides the first comprehensive overview of the enormous ecological
diversity of Baltic coastal ecosystems. A short introduction into the Baltic Sea
as a reference ecosystem is followed by detailed descriptions of the
characteristics of coastal ecosystems. Ecological case studies from the
following four regions illustrate the different reactions of these ecosystems to
natural and anthropogenic influences: Southern Baltic coast: Fjörden, Boddens,
Lagoons and nearshore zones, Eastern Baltic coast: Gulf of Gdansk, Gulf of Riga,
Northeastern Baltic coast: Neva Estuary and Gulf of Finland, Western Baltic
coast: Stockholm Archipelago, Askö area and Himmerfjärden, Odense Fjord and
Kerteminde Fjord/Kertinge Nor.
This volume also presents a synthesis of the common and distinguishing
characteristics and processes of the coastal waters compared with the Baltic
Proper, as well as highlighting research deficits. An outlook on further
developments in coastal research rounds off the volume.
Monitoring and Modeling Lakes and
Coastal Environments. Pratap K. Mohanty. 2008. ISBN:
9781402066450. 248 pp. Hardcover. $149.00
Lakes and coastal wetlands are transitional areas between dry terrestrial and
permanent aquatic ecosystems and are recognized as highly productive, playing a
vital role in the global ecosystems. Their importance has been recognized in the
maintenance of biodiversity, ecology, hydrology and recreation. However, rapid
development and population growth in coastal areas as well as environmental
degradation and over exploitation erode the biodiversity and undermine the
productivity of these unique ecosystems.
Over 200 rivers and lakes in the world are shared by two or more countries, a
testament of their international importance. Various efforts are currently
underway to develop technologies and systems for successful management of lakes
and coastal wetlands both at national and international levels. However,
conflicting interests in the use of their resources have led to further
worsening of the problems facing lakes and coastal wetlands. Therefore, an
earnest attempt has been made in this book to find ways for restoration,
conservation and management of lakes and coastal wetlands.
The Naturalist's Guide to
the Atlantic Seashore: Beach Ecology from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras.
Scott W. Shumway. 2008. ISBN: 0-7627-4237-2. 240 pp. Paperback. $29.95
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Atlantic Seashore is the ultimate guide to the
diverse eco-systems of the Atlantic Coast from the Gulf of Maine to Cape
Hatteras. From the tiniest diatom found in coastal tide pools to the giant
baleen whales cruising the vast ocean, the species and habitats that make up the
character of the seashore are described in detail for the enjoyment and
enlightenment of beachgoers of all stripes. For more than twenty-five years,
FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guide-books. Written by top
experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the
oudoors.
A Photographic Guide to
Seashore Life in the North Atlantic: Canada to Cape Cod.
J. Duane Sept. 2008. ISBN: 978-0-691-13319-5. 224 pp., 300 color illustrations.
Paperback. $24.95
The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world
of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to
seaweeds and lichens. With some 300 crisp, vibrant color photographs and brief,
precise descriptions, this field guide makes it easier than ever to identify
Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. Duane Sept covers more than 225
common intertidal species found on rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and
floating docks, and explains the natural history of these specialized organisms.
He also describes tidal habitats, tells how to explore the seashore in a safe
and environmentally responsible way, and provides extensive information on some
of the best places in the North Atlantic to view seashore life.
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Algae: An Introduction to Phycology. Christiaan van den Hoek. 1996.
ISBN: 0521316871. 640 pp., 306 b/w illustrations, 26 half-tones, & 10 tables.
Paperback. $68.00
Algae are ubiquitous; a multitude of species ranging from microscopic
unicells to gigantic kelps inhabit the world's oceans, freshwater bodies, soils,
rocks, and trees, and are responsible for most of the global production of
organic matter by photosynthesis. They thus play a fundamental role in the
world's ecosystems and a reliable and modern introduction to their kaleidoscopic
diversity, systematics, and phylogeny is indispensable. In this textbook, the
main groups of algae (divisions or phyla) are considered in turn. Each chapter
begins with a summary of the principal characteristics of the group and
interesting aspects of ecology and evolution. The final chapter is a synthesis,
in which the phylogeny of the algae is discussed in relation to the evolution of
other living organisms, primarily on the basis of evidence from recent molecular
studies. This book is the completely revised and updated edition of a highly
acclaimed German work, which was heralded for its clarity as well as its breadth
and depth of information. This new edition takes into account recent
reevaluations in algal systematics and phylogeny provided by the powerful
techniques of molecular genetics and electron microscopy, as well as more
traditional life history studies.
Algae and Cyanobacteria in
Extreme Environments. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and
Astrobiology, Vol. 11. Joseph Seckbach. Due October
2007. ISBN: 978-1-4020-6111-0. Approx. 450 pp. Hardcover. $349.00
Algae and Cyanobacteria in Extreme Environments is a unique collection of
essays, contributed by leading scientists from around the world, devoted to
algae – and some related microbes – observed in unexpected harsh habits, which
it seems are an oasis or Garden of Eden for these organisms. This timely book on
Extremophilic alga, including its especially impressive micrographs, may provide
clues about the edges of life on Earth and possibly elsewhere in the universe.
Defining locations from the anthropomorphic point of view, the environments
explored ranges from severe and distant to "normal" places. The algae discussed,
microbial oxygenic phototrophs, are classified into various categories according
to their habitats. They thrive in various temperature ranges, at the limits of
pH values, in salt solutions, under UV radiation, dryness, heavy metals,
anaerobic niches, under various levels of illuminations, and under hydrostatic
pressure. Authors discuss bio-diversely algal territories ecologically – the hot
springs with the thermophiles or acido-thermophiles; Antarctica, the Artic, and
permafrost zones with their cold lovers (Psychrophiles); soda lakes with the
alkaliphiles, saltine areas with halophiles. In addition to general essays,
Algal species discussed in detail include diatoms, Cyanidium, Galdieria,
Dunaliella, and Chroococcidiopsis.
Algae and Human Affairs.
Edited by Carole A. Lembi and J. Robert Waaland. 1989, 2007 Paperback. ISBN:
9780521044400. 606 pp. $95.00
Algae and Human Affairs provides the only current comprehensive survey of the
major roles of algae in present and future human life. This detailed, up-to-date
synthesis is divided into four sections. The first reviews the natural roles of
algae as sources of oxygen, organic carbon compounds, and as bases of
food-chains for higher trophic levels. The second group of chapters deals with
the commercial and economic value of algae to industry, energy, waste treatment,
and agriculture (i.e. algae as an important source of food and food additives,
such as the carageenan used in dairy products). The third section discusses the
detrimental, sometimes disastrous, effects of algae in the form of red-tide
organisms, weeds, producers of freshwater toxins, and marine biofouling. The
final section considers current applications and future potential of algae to
industry, in general, and, in particular, to space exploration and genetic
engineering.
Algal Adaptation to Environmental Stresses: Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms. L.C. Rai. 2001. Algae, generally held as the principal primary producers of aquatic systems, inhabit all conceivable habitats. They have great ability to cope with a harsh environment, e.g. extremely high and low temperatures, suboptimal and supraoptimal light intensities, low availability of essential nutrients and other resources, and high concentrations of toxic chemicals, etc. A multitude of physiological, biochemical, and molecular strategies enable them to survive and grow in stressful habitats. This book presents a critical account of various mechanisms of stress tolerance in algae, many of which may occur in microbes and plants as well. ISBN: 3-540-41938-1. 421 pp., 67 figures, 23 tabs. Hardcover. $230.00
Algal Chemical Ecology.
Charles D. Amsler. Due December 2007. ISBN: 978-3-540-74180-0. 314 pp., 26
illustrations. Hardcover. $199.00
This is the first ever book devoted to the chemical ecology of algae. It covers
both marine and freshwater habitats and all types of algae, from seaweeds to
phytoplankton. While the book emphasizes the ecological rather than chemical
aspects of the field, it does include a unique introductory chapter that serves
as a primer on algal natural products chemistry. The book elucidates the roles
of chemical defenses in various regions and habitats, DMSP, oxidative burst
responses, and herbivore offense. Topics such as algal sensory chemical ecology
and defenses against ultraviolet radiation are also treated.
Algal Culturing Techniques. Robert Andersen.
2005. ISBN: 0-12-088426-1. 596 pp. Hardcover. $102.00
Algal Culturing Techniques is a comprehensive reference on all aspects of the
isolation and cultivation of marine and freshwater algae, including seaweeds. It
is divided into seven parts that cover history, media preparation, isolation and
purification techniques, mass culturing techniques, cell counting and growth
measurement techniques, and reviews on topics and applications of algal culture
techniques for environmental investigations.
Asian Pacific Phycology in the 21st Century: Prospects and Challenges:
Proceedings of the Second Asian Pacific Phycological Forum, held in Hong Kong,
China, 21–25 June 1999. Developments in Hydrobiology Volume 173. Put O. Ang
Jr. Due April 2004. ISBN: 1-4020-1724-3. 296 pp. Hardcover. $104.00 approx.
People from the Asian Pacific region were among the first in the world to
utilize algae for various purposes. References to algae have been found in
Chinese classic writings dating back some 2500 years ago. It is perhaps no
surprise that the traditional focus on algae in the region has been on their
potential as a resource. The Asian Pacific is now the world's largest algal
production region. From freshwater to marine environments, from microalgae to
macroalgae (seaweeds), through natural harvest or through farming or polyculture,
in indoor tanks or outdoor ponds, algal biomass is being produced by the
millions of tons annually. Not to mention all the other associated industries,
from food manufacturing and chemical extraction to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical
and industrial product development, the entire algae related industry is
certainly one of the most vital in the region. There is a continued and
sustained interest in the expanded use of algae and the application of algae as
a tool in biotechnology. Not withstanding the focus on the economic potential of
algae, there is also a greater focus on the role of algae in the environment,
not simply as primary producers, but also as structuring forces in the
community. There is the question of algae as sources of various toxins during
algal blooms, as well as the potential of algae as scavengers of excess
nutrients under eutrophication. More and more researchers have also turned to
algae as a tool in experimental biology and as a model to understand biological
phenomena. All this diversity in interests and focuses could only be linked
together simply because they are all related to algae. Collected in this special
volume are 36 invited and contributed papers first presented at the Second Asian
Pacific Phycological Forum held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong at the
turn of the century. These papers were subsequently updated to bring to fore the
latest development in algal research in the Asian Pacific Region. This volume
thus provides one of the most comprehensive pictures of advances in algal
research in this part of the world.
Atlas of the Diatom Types of Friedrich Hustedt. Simonsen, R. 3 vols. (1 volume text & 2 volumes of plates). 1987. This publication illustrates and documents the type material by means of modern microscopical techniques. Volume 2 & 3: Plates. 772 plates. X, 526 p. gr8vo. Bound. - In English. $600.00
Biogeography of Freshwater Algae. Proceedings of the Workshop on Biogeography of Freshwater Algae, held during the Fifth International Phycological Congress, Qingdao, China, July 1994. Dev. Hydrobiology. Volume 118. Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 336:1-3. J. Kristiansen. 1997. ISBN: 978-0-7923-4253-3. 168 pp. Hardcover. $179.00
A Biology of The Algae. 3rd Edition.
Philip Sze. 1997. ISBN: 0-697-21910-0. 288 pp. Softcover. $67.00
Major Contents:
Introduction to algal characteristics and diversity, Cyanobacteria, Green algae,
Chromophyta, Haptophytes, Dinoflagellates, Cryptomonads, Euglenophytes, red
algae, phytoplankton, freshwater benthic and terrestrial algae, benthic marine
algae. useful references, glossary, index. many line figures, many B&W photos, 8
color plates (2-3 color photos each).
Biology of Cladocera. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Cladocera, Tatranska Lomnicá, Czechoslovakia, September 13-20, 1989. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology, Vol. 71. Reprinted from `HYDROBIOLOGIA', 225:1/5. V. Korínek & D.G. Frey. 1991. ISBN: 978-0-7923-1460-8. 340 pp. Hardcover. $289.00
The Biology of Mangroves. Biology of Habitats series. PETER J. HOGARTH, Senior Lecturer, Department of Biology. due March 2000. This book provides an up-to-date, readable overview of the biology of mangrove systems. The text is clear and lively, well-illustrated, and supplemented with ample references for further reading. It provides an excellent introduction for anyone intending to work in research or management of mangrove systems, and it is ideal for students taking courses in marine sciences or environmental biology. 208 pp. 13 B&W illustrations, 64 line figures.paperback $35 (tentative), hardcover $95 (tentative)
The Biology of Soft Shores and Estuaries. Biology of Habitats series. COLIN LITTLE, University of Bristol. due May 2000. This book focuses on marine and estuarine soft sediments as complex and essential habitats for an astonishing variety of animals and plants whose lifestyles are intimately bound up with sediment structure. It discusses sediments as habitats first, then takes in turn the ecosystems found on sandy shores, mudflats and segrass beds, salt marshes and mangrove swamps, and life below the tidemarks. 288 pp.; 95 line illus. paperback $35.00 (tentative), hardcover $70.00 (tentative)
Biology of the Southern Ocean. 2nd Edition. George A. Knox. 2006. ISBN: 0849333946. 640 pp. Hardcover. $195.95
Catalogue of the Benthic Marine Algae of the Indian
Ocean. Paul C. Silva, Philip W. Basson, and Richard L. Moe. 1996.
ISBN: 9780520098107. 1259 pp. Hardcover. $150.00
This catalogue, which integrates nearly 35,000 records of benthic marine algae
from the Indian Ocean into a taxonomic classification comprising 3,355 specific
and infraspecific taxa in 629 genera, will greatly facilitate future work in
this region. The bibliography of 4,000 references is the largest list of
phycological literature ever published. The extensive taxonomic and
nomenclatural notes are of paramount importance.
Chrysophyte Algae: Ecology, Phylogeny and Development. Craig D.
Sandgren. 1995. ISBN: 0521462606. 413 pp., 57 line diagrams, 94 half-tones, & 45
tables. Hardcover. $160.00
Chrysophytes are beautiful and delicate organisms living mostly in
freshwater. They are pivotal for studies of protistan evolution, studies of food
web dynamics in oligotrophic freshwater ecosystems, and for assessment of
environmental degradation resulting from eutrophication and acid rain. They also
represent excellent model cellular systems for studying processes inherent in
basic metabolism, biomineralization, endo- and exocytosis and macro-assembly of
cell surface layers. This book gives a broad overview of chrysophytes and
contains chapters by leading experts organized under the themes of phylogeny,
systematics and evolution; development, physiology, and nutrition; and ecology,
paleoecology, and reproduction. The book contains major contributions towards a
reorganization of chrysophyte systematics, plus comprehensive reviews of
chrysophyte basic metabolism, biomineralization and siliceous scale deposition,
ecology, paleoecology, and a history of chrysophyte research. Contributors
present reviews of the literature in their particular area and also present
ideas for future research.
Coastal Marine Zooplankton. A Practical Manual
for Students. 2nd Edition. Christopher D. Todd. 1996.
ISBN: 0521555337. 116 pp., 217 b/w illustrations. Paperback. $62.00
The marine zooplankton is one of the most fascinating and diverse assemblages of
animals known to biologists. This student manual provides a photographic guide
to representative forms of the major groups from medusae and comb jellies to
larval fish and squid. In it, only photographs of live and active organisms
appear, giving a unique visual perspective. In this new edition, the authors
have revised and updated the taxonomy and morphology so that combined with
information on behavior and development, this book creates a vivid and essential
reference.
Common Freshwater algae of the United States. An illustrated key to the genera (excluding diatoms). Gary E. Dillard. 11/1999.This manual has been prepared to provide freshwater biologists a means to identify some to the more commonly encountered freshwater algal genera of the United States. Keys, representative illustrations, and general ecological notes are provided for some 300 genera, excluding the diatoms. Although there are many excellent taxonomic treatments of freshwater algae, most require detailed familiarity with algal morphology in order to use the identification keys successfully. To the extent possible, formal terminology common to most taxonomic treatments has been avoided in the preparation of the keys included in this manual. An extensive bibliography provides references to more detailed taxonomic treatments for those who wish to proceed to species identification. Our concepts of the algal classes, orders and families, due to new information largely provided by electron microscopy and molecular biology, are presently in a state of change. The manual therefore does not include placement of the genera into supra-generic taxa, however, the bibliography includes references providing such information. Audience: students, professional aquatic biologists, ecologists and others interested in the phycology of the freshwaters of North America. 173 p, 298 figs, 21x16cm, spiral bound. ISBN 3-443-50026-9. $45.00
Desmids of the Lowlands:
Mesotaeniaceae and Desmidiaceae of the European Lowlands. Peter
Coesèl and Koos Meesters. 2007. ISBN: 9789050112659. 352 pp., plates with b/w
drawings, includes CD-ROM. Hardcover. $200.00
Desmids are an ecologically diverse group of green microalgae. Their cells show
a beautiful symmetry, which distinguishes them from all other algal groups. Like
many other algal species, desmids are important indicators of water quality.
Their occurrence provides information on environmental conditions such as pH,
conductivity and trophic state of a water body.
Desmids of the Lowlands – Mesotaeniaceae and Desmidiaceae of the European
Lowlands. This helpful and detailed guide aims to represent all desmid taxa
known from the Netherlands and adjacent lowland areas. Practical identification
keys and illustrations are complemented with useful information on
classification, morphology and reproduction, and ecology and distribution. The
guide covers over 500 species and more than 150 additional varieties. Since most
species are cosmopolitan, it may also be of use outside of this geographical
region. Desmids of the Lowlands includes a CD-rom, which offers general
information on desmid biology as well as a selection of species that are
discussed in more detail. Ecological data, both on separate species and desmid
communities, enable a characterisation of sampled habitats. A digital
calculation method for the assessment of desmid-related conservation value is
also included.
The Diatoms: Biology & Morphology of the Genera.
F.E. Round, R.M. Crawford, & D.G. Mann. 1990. ISBN: 0521363187. 758 pp., approx. 2500 scanning electron micrographs.
Hardcover. $335.99 Paperback Edition $95.00
Illustrated descriptions of over 250 genera of diatoms are presented for the
first time in this wide-ranging volume. The introduction describes the diatom
cell in detail, the structure of the wall (often extremely beautiful designs),
the cell contents and aspects of life cycle and cell division. The generic atlas
section is the first account of diatom systematics since 1928, and each generic
description is accompanied by scanning electron micrographs to show the
characteristic structure.
The Diatoms: Applications for the Environmental and
Earth Sciences. E. F. Stoermer & John P. Smol. 1999, 2001 Paperback
edition. ISBN: 0521004128. 482 pp., 87 b/w illustrations, 12 tables. Paperback.
$70.00
Diatoms are microscopic algae which are found in virtually every habitat where
water is present. This volume is an up-to-date summary of the expanding field of
their uses in environmental and earth sciences. Their abundance and wide
distribution, and their well-preserved glass-like walls make them ideal tools
for a wide range of applications as both fossils and living organisms. Examples
of their wide range of applications include environmental indicators, oil
exploration, and forensic examination. The major emphasis is on their use in
analyzing ecological problems such as climate change, acidification, and
eutrophication. The contributors to the volume are leading researchers in their
fields and are brought together for the first time to give a timely synopsis of
a dynamic and important area.
Diatoms and Lake Acidity. Developments in Hydrobiology,
Vol. 29. J.P. Smol, R.W. Battarbee, R.B. Davis, & J. Merilainen.
1986. 308 pp. Hardcover. $309.00
Reconstructing pH from siliceous algal remains in lake sediments.
Diatoms of Low-Alkalinity Lakes in the
Northeastern United States. Keith E. Camburn & Donald F.
Charles. 2000. 0910006547. 152 pp. Hardcover. $70.00
Diatoms, in addition to being important components of aquatic ecosystems, are
valuable ecological indicators. In lakes, diatoms accrue in sediments over time,
providing a lasting record of response to changing environmental conditions.
Data from analysis of this record can be used to address a variety of
environmental issues, including lake acidification, eutrophication & climate
change. Successful use of diatoms to assess ecological conditions requires that
taxa be identified correctly & that their ecological characteristics be known.
This pub. aims to provide information to help meet both objectives. It contains
photomicrographs & ecological data for diatom taxa found in sediment samples
collected from 116 lakes in the Adirondack Park, northern N.Y. Because many of
these diatom taxa are relatively widespread, however, the taxonomic & ecological
information is applicable to low-alkalinity lakes throughout the NE U.S. & SE
Canada. This pub. documents the taxonomy used by diatomists in the PIRLA project
(Paleoecological Investigation of Recent Lake Acidification), & also provides
taxonomic guidance & ecological data for future studies of low-alkalinity lakes.
37 plates.
Diatoms of North America.
William C. Vinyard. 1979. ISBN: 0-916422-15-1. 119 pp. Paperback. $28.00
A key to the genera of diatoms of fresh, brackish, and marine waters of
temperate North America. Includes a description of each genus, as well as a
chapter on the biology of diatoms, collection techniques, Greek and Latin
derivations of generic names, glossary, and references. Illustrated. A valuable
source book for use by environmental biologists and others interested in aquatic
biology.
Diatoms of the United States: Exclusive
of Alaska & Hawaii: Volume 1: Fragilariaceae, Eunotiaceae, Achnanthaceae,
Naviculaceae. Ruth Patrick & Charles W. Reimer. 1966.
1422317803. 688 pp. , 64 plates. Hardcover. $140.00
This systematic treatment of the diatoms of the U.S. is written for the use of
all those concerned with the multitude of kinds & the fascinating diversity of
this very large & important group of algae of our fresh waters. This vol.
represents the first part of a two part systematic treatment of the fresh-water
diatom flora of continental U.S. exclusive of Alaska. Besides those taxa found
in fresh water, a few taxa found in estuaries of rivers & belonging to genera
that commonly occur in fresh water are included. No strictly fossil species are
included; however, many of the species embraced are found in recent fossil
material. Although this book is concerned with the U.S., it should be helpful to
the students of diatom floras in Mexico, Canada, & other areas.
Volume 2, Part 1. 1975. Contents:Preface/Systematic section(Bacillariophyta)Order Naviculales (Continued) Family
Entomoneidaceae Genus Entomoneis, Plagiotropis; Family Cymbellaceae Genus Cymbella,
Amphora; Family Gomphonemaceae Genus Gompho-mena, Didymosphenia, Gomphoneis; Order
Epithemiales Family Epithe-miaceae Genus Denticula, Epithemia Rhopalodia. Register of
taxa. 28 pls. IX, 213 p. Cloth. volume 2,1 is now out of print...
Ecological Geography of the Sea. 2nd Edition.
Alan Longhurst. 2006. ISBN: 0-12-455521-1. 560 pp. Paperback. $54.95
This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and
ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of
the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world. Based on
patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary
compartments, which are then subdivided into secondary compartments.
The Ecology of Algae. F.E. Round. 1984.
ISBN: 0521269067. 664 pp. Paperback. $47.95
This book looks at the actual habitats in which algae occur. The communities of
the individual habitats such as open water, sediments, rocky shores, coral
reefs, hot springs, sea ice, soil, etc., are then discussed with special
phenomena highlighted, for example rhythmic activity, nitrogen fixation and
buoyancy.
The Ecology of Cyanobacteria: Their Diversity in
Time and Space. B.A. Whitton &
M. Potts. 2000. ISBN: 978-0-7923-4735-4 / 978-0-7923-4755-2. 704 pp. Hardcover
$469.00, Paperback $104.00.
Their
diversity in time and space. paperback.. 22 chapters written by 30 authors include aspects
of physiology, biochemistry, geochemistry, and molecular biology.. There are three
chapters dealing specifically with molecular ecology. contents include: introduction,
evolutionary record, cyanobacteria in geothermal habitats, Mats and stromatolites, marine
plankton, freshwater blooms, picoplankton & other non-bloom forming cyanobacteria in
lakes, soils and rice fields, limestones, salts and brines, oil pollution, cyanobacterial
dominance in polar regions, cyanobacteria in desers, detecting the environment, molecular
responses to environmental stress, metal- metabolism and metal-toxicity, repetitive DNA,
Nostoc, Spirulina, symbiotic interactions, Cyanophage, cyanobacterial responses to UV-
radiation, and toxins.. 32 pages of color photos which incorporate about 150 views and LM.
number of pages has not been established. pages 667. $345.00 hardcover, $95.00 paperback.
Eighteenth International Seaweed Symposium:
Developments in Applied Phycology, Vol. 1. R.J. Anderson., J.A.
Brodie, E. Onsoyen, & A.T. Critchley. 2007. ISBN: 978-1-4020-5669-7. 697 pp.
Hardcover. $159.00
The Proceedings of the 18th
International Seaweed Symposium provides an invaluable reference to a wide
range of fields in applied phycology. Papers cover topics as diverse as
systematics, ecology, commercial applications, carbohydrate chemistry and
applications, harvesting biology, cultivation and more. Contributions from all
parts of the world give the volume exceptional relevance in an increasingly
global scientific and commercial climate. Like its predecessors, this volume
provides a benchmark of progress in all fields of applied seaweed science and
management, and will be referred to for many years to come.
The Eisenack Catalog of Fossil Dinoflagellates, New Series: Robert Fensome, Hans Gocht, L.E. Stover & Graham Williams. This set of looseleaf (Ring-Binder Cover) species treatments is a catalog of type specimens from the originally entitled Katalog der fossilen Dinoflagellatin, Hystrichosphaeren und verwandten Mikrofossilien (see listing below- also available). The emphasis in this series is on taxa not included in the original series, but is intended to eventually include all fossil dinoflagellate taxa. The language in this series is English. Each species has B&W photos showing the cell and its ornamentation, a basionym citation, current citation, emendation citation, nomenclatural synonyms, taxonomic junior synonym, holotype, paatype, original description in original language, English translation of original description, emended diagnosis with translation, size, type occurrence, etymology, editor's remarks. prices are estimates based on current exchange rates!
A Field Key to the British
Brown Seaweeds. Sue Hiscock. 1979. Paperback. 44 pp.
Paperback. $30.00
Identifies the majority of British macroscopic brown seaweeds in the field, most
of them to species level. Includes littoral, sublittoral and rare species.
Introductory section describes ecology aid interpretation of patterns of
distribution on the seashore.
Fifteenth International Seaweed Symposium: Developments
in Hydrobiology, Vol. 116. S.C. Lindstrom & D. J. Chapman. 1996.
ISBN: 978-0-7923-3977-9. 576 pp. Hardcover. $399.00
This volume provides a selection of the most significant papers presented at
the 15th International Seaweed Symposium in Valdivia, Chile, in January 1995.
Plenary lectures featured seaweed research and utilization in Chile by Bernabé
Santelices, ethnobotany of seaweeds by Isabella Abbott, host-virus interactions
in marine brown algae by Dieter Müller, DNA analysis methods for recognizing
species invasion by Annette Coleman, and recent developments in manufacturing
and marketing carrageenan by Harris Bixler.
Other highlights include sections on integrated aquaculture using seaweeds and
marine invertebrates or fishes and on diseases in seaweeds. The remaining papers
cover recent advances in floristics and systematics, population studies,
pollution, cultivation, economics, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, and
chemistry and chemical composition of seaweeds, particularly species of
Gracilariales, Gigartinales, Gelidiales, Laminariales and Fucales.
Free-Living freshwater Protozoa.
D.J. Patterson. 1996, Reprint 2003. ISBN: 978-1-55581-275-1.
223 pp., 241 color photos, 431 b/w drawings. Paperback. $69.95
This is a systematic step-by-step identification guide emphasizing common and
accessible organisms and communities; combines color photos and superb line
drawings and is designed as a teaching and professional reference.
Freshwater Algae of North America. Ecology and Classification . John
D. Wehr & Robert G. Sheath. 2002. ISBN: 0-12-741550-5. 917 pp. Hardcover.
$160.00
This book
provides in one volume a practical and comprehensive guide to the genera of
freshwater algae known from North America. The format combines the necessary
ecological, taxonomic and methodological information for all scientists working
in aquatic environments, whether their specialty is in environmental monitoring
and water quality assessment, biological composition, ecology, evolution, or
molecular biology. Key Features: The first complete accounting of North America's freshwater
algal genera in more than 50 years; Includes a guide to the current literature
on species identification in each group of algae; High-quality photographs and
drawings of more than 770 genera; A clear, easy-to-use introductory key to the
diagnostic chapters; Synthetic chapters on freshwater habitats, use of algae in
environmental assessment, and control of nuisance algae; Contributions from 27
experts in all areas of freshwater algae; Extensive literature citations
The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles: An Identification Guide
to Freshwater and Terrestrial Algae. David M. John. 2002. ISBN: 0521770513.
714 pp., 2000 line diagrams & 11 half-tones. Hardcover with CD-ROM. $218.00
This Flora provides the first modern account and identification guide to more
than 2200 species of freshwater algae found in the British Isles (excluding
diatoms), the majority of which also have a world-wide distribution.
Non-technical descriptions are supported by clear line illustrations or
photographs and user-friendly keys enable the accurate identification of
specimens to the level of genus or species. The accompanying CD-ROM photo
catalog of more than 1000 spectacular color images of freshwater algae and their
habitats provides a valuable additional reference source and identification
tool.
Handbook of Phycological Methods. Ecological
Methods: Macroalgae. Mark M. Littler. 1986, 2008 Paperback edition.
ISBN: 9780521066402. 632 pp. Paperback. $110.00
The first comprehensive treatment of recently developed methodologies in the
rapidly advancing field of marine benthic algal ecology. Considers how the new
procedures may be adapted to suit different habitats and systems. Stresses the
advantages of natural macroalgal systems as opposed to innovative ecological
experimentation.
Introduction to Freshwater Algae. Allan Pentecost. 1984.
ISBN: 0-85546-143-8. 247 pp. Paperback. $50.00
At last a book which bridges the gap between the small handbook and the
technical work on identification. It contains keys and drawings of nearly 500
species of algae, selected to include a wide range of the most common species in
the British Isles.
Marine Biology. Function, Biodiversity, Ecology. 3rd Edition. Jeffrey S. Levinton. 2008. ISBN10: 0195326946. 640 pp., 419 illustrations. Hardcover. $99.00
Marine Green and Brown Algae of the Hawaiian Islands. Isabella Aiona
Abbott. 2004. ISBN: 1-58178-030-3. 260 pp. Hardcover. $60.00
The first comprehensive taxonomic treatment of these two groups of marine
plants for the tropical and subtropical Pacific, "Marine Green and Brown Algae
of the Hawaiian Islands" covers intertidal and deep subtidal habitats (to depths
of 300 ft.) of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the main Hawaiian Islands.
Many new species and records of distribution in the Hawaiian Islands are
described, with 61 species of brown algae and 105 species of green algae, which
join the previously published red algae, making a total of 514 marine algae for
the Hawaiian Islands.
Marine Red Algae of the Hawaiian Islands. Isabella Aiona
Abbott. 1999. ISBN: 1-58178-003-6. 465 pp. Hardcover. $60.00
The marine red algae of the Hawaiian Islands, and indeed of the islands and
parts of the continents in the warm Pacific, are presented in this comprehensive
volume. This book presents descriptions and illustrations of 343 species of
Rhodophyta found in Hawaiian waters, along with keys and remarks about them.
These species represent 85% of the warm-water red taxa in the Pacific.
Oceanographic Processes of Coral
Reefs: Physical and Biological Links in the Great Barrier Reef. Eric
Wolanski. 2000. ISBN: 084930833X. 376 pp. Hardcover. $139.95
Demonstrating the relevance and need of science in planning the future of
the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide, Oceanographic Processes of
Coral Reefs: Physical and Biological Links in the Great Barrier Reef emphasizes
multi-disciplinary processes - physical and biological links - that have emerged
as the dominant forces shaping and controlling the ecosystem. The book draws
heavily on data from coral reefs in Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the
Philippines.
Origins of Algae and their
Plastids. D. Bhattacharya.
1997. ISBN: 9783211830352. 287 pp.,
55 figures. Hardcover. $138.00
Algae
are of central importance in marine and freshwater ecosystems. Recent molecular sequence
analyses show that the algae are of polyphyletic origin and that their evolution is best
explained by tracing the endosymbiotic events that have resulted in the origins of their
plastids. This volume provides a highly readable, thorough, and up-to-date account of the
major findings in algal, cyanobacterial and plastid phylogeny. All major algal groups
(e.g. green, red, heterokont, and dinoflagellate algae) are treated in separate
chapters by leading experts on these groups.
Phytoplankton of Norwegian Coastal Waters. Jahn Throndsen.
2007. ISBN: 9788278580868. 341 pp., b&w illustrations, photos, color plates.
Softcover. $205.00
The book covers phytoplankton and some planktonic colourless forms like
choanoflagellates and tintinnids found in north European coastal and adjacent
oceanic waters (North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea). The species
descriptions are based on criteria observed in the light microscope, but for
some critical species with reference to electron microscopical details.
Pictured Key Nature Series:
Practical Handbook of Estuarine and Marine Pollution. Michael J. Kennish. 1996. ISBN: 0849384249. 544 pp. Hardcover. $175.95
Practical Handbook of Marine Science. Third Edition. Michael J. Kennish. 2000. ISBN: 0849323916. 896 pp. Hardcover. $175.95
Reef Evolution.
Rachel Wood. 1999. ISBN:
0198577842. 432 pp., 162 halftones,
and 122 line cuts.
Paperback. $125.00
Using more than 250 illustrations
and specially drawn ecological recontructions of reef communities, Rachel Wood provides a
unique evolutionary approach to the understanding of ancient coral reef ecosystems. She
documents the fundamental biological processes and innovations which have molded the
evolution of reef ecosystems and given rise to the highly complex communities found today.
The appearance of clonality, the acquisition of photosymbiosis, and the
radiation of predator groups are all discussed in depth.
Seaweed Ecology and Physiology.
Christopher S. Lobban. 1994, 1996 Paperback edition. ISBN: 0521408970. 384 pp.,
200 b/w illustrations, 38 tables. Paperback. $65.00
A rewritten and reorganized edition of The Physiological Ecology of Seaweeds
(1985), this book contains a new introductory chapter reviewing seaweed
morphology, cytology, life histories and an expanded treatment of tropical
seaweeds. The final chapter on mariculture is much larger, and includes a case
study on how principles of physiological ecology were applied in developing the
carrageenan industry. Also contains an appendix summarizing the taxonomic
position and nomenclature of the species mentioned in the book.
Toxic Blue-Green Algae.
Water Quality Series No 2. National Rivers
Authority. 1990. ISBN: 0118858041. 128
pp. Paperback. $30.00
In September 1989, dogs
and sheep died at Rutland Water following the ingestion of a scum of toxic blue-green
algae. The NRA therefore undertook the first major national appraisal of blue-green algae
throughout England and Wales. Their report describes the results of the 1989 survey and
looks at how events were managed. Recommendations are made for future management,
monitoring, research and development. It also reviews blue-green algal toxins, the factors
which affect blue-green algal bloom production, and approaches to controlling algal
populations.
Wastewater Organisms. A Color Atlas.
Sharon Berk & JH Gunderson. 1993. ISBN: 087371623X. 48 pp., 210 color photos. hardcover.
$154.95
The
organisms covered in this atlas are key players in an effective wastewater treatment
process. This book is intended as a guide to the common wastewater organisms found in
wastewater treatment plants.Contents: Treatment processes and organisms: bacteria, algae,
protozoa, parasites, invertebrates, references; Observation & enumeration of
organisms: bacteria, algae, protozoa, invertebrates, parasites; photographs and captions
for organisms; glossary, index of 90 genera.
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