Algae of Australia Introduction |
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| ABRS, |
| Series title: | Algae of Australia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-643-09377-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2007 |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $190.00 |
Book Description:
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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 extensivebibliography, 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.
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 extensivebibliography, 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.