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Freshwater algae of North America : ecology and classification /

Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification, Second Edition is an authoritative and practical treatise on the classification, biodiversity, and ecology of all known genera of freshwater algae from North America. The book provides essential taxonomic and ecological information about...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Wehr, John D. (Editor ), Sheath, Robert G. (Editor ), Kociolek, John Patrick (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Academic Press, [2015]
Edición:Second edition.
Colección:Aquatic ecology series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Preface; First Edition; Second Edition; Literature Cited; Chapter 1: Introduction to the Freshwater Algae; I . Introduction; II . Classification; A . Key to the Taxonomic Chapters in This Book; III . Groups of Freshwater Algae; A . Cyanobacteria; B . Red Algae; C . Green Algae; D . Euglenoids; E . Eustigmatophyte, Raphidiophyte, and Xanthophyte Algae; F . Chrysophycean Algae; G . Haptophyte Algae; H . Synurophyte Algae; I . Diatoms; J . Dinoflagellates; K . Cryptomonads.
  • L . Brown AlgaeLiterature Cited; Chapter 2: Habitats of Freshwater Algae; I . What are Freshwater Habitats?; II . Lentic Habitats; A . Major Lakes of North America; B . Lakes and Ponds; C . Small-Scale Lentic Habitats and Microhabitats; D . Mutualistic, Commensal, and Symbiotic Habitats in Lakes; E . Planktonic Habitats and Assemblages in Lakes; 1 . Diversity and Composition; 2 . Factors Regulating Phytoplankton Production in Lakes; F . Benthic Habitats and Assemblages in Lakes; 1 . Epiphytic and Epixylic Habitats; 2 . Epilithic Habitats; 3 . Epipelic and Epipsammic Habitats.
  • 4 . Benthic MacroalgaeG . Wastewater Systems; III . Lotic Habitats; A . Brief Overview of the Geomorphology of Rivers; B . Headwaters and Stony Streams; C . Major Rivers of North America; D . The River Continuum and Other Models; E . Benthic Habitats and Assemblages in Rivers; 1 . Benthic Algal Diversity, Composition, and Biogeography; 2 . Factors Regulating Benthic Algae in Rivers; F . Planktonic Habitats and Assemblages in Rivers; IV . Wetland Habitats; A . Functional Importance of Algae in Wetlands; B . Algal Diversity and Production in Freshwater Wetlands; V . Spring Habitats.
  • A . Thermal SpringsB . Acid Springs; C . Karst Springs; VI . Subaerial Habitats; A . Soils; B . Epilithic and Endolithic Habitats; C . Plants and Animals; D . Snow and Ice; Acknowledgments; Literature Cited; Chapter 3: Coccoid Cyanobacteria; I . Introduction; II . Morphology and Diversity; A . Cellular and Colonial Morphology; B . Cytology; C . Cell Division and Reproduction; D . Diversity and Classification; III . Ecology and Distribution; A . Soils and Arid Environments; B . Subaerial Environments; C . Aquatic Environments; 1 . Standing Waters; 2 . Bloom-Forming Species.
  • 3 . Picoplanktonic and Nanoplanktonic Species4 . Benthic and Epiphytic Species; 5 . Transported Plankton in Rivers and Streams; 6 . Wetlands; D . Extreme Environments; 1 . Thermal Waters; 2 . Saline Inland and Coastal Habitats; 3 . Endolithic and Lithogenic Habitats; E . Geographic Distribution; IV . Collection, Preparation, and Culture; V . Key and Description of Genera; A . Key; B . Descriptions of Genera 2 ; Gloeobacterales; Gloeobacteraceae; Synechococcales; Synechococcaceae; Merismopediaceae; Coelosphaeriaceae; Chamaesiphonaceae; Chroococcales; Microcystaceae; Aphanothecaceae.