Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicators - Hardcover

Bellinger, Edward G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470058145 ISBN 13: 9780470058145

Verlag: Wiley, 2010

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Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicatorsprovides a comprehensive guide to temperate freshwater algae, withadditional information on key species in relation to environmentalcharacteristics and implications for aquatic management. Thebook uniquely combines practical material on techniques and waterquality management with basic algal taxonomy and the role of algaeas bioindicators. Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicatorsis divided into two parts. Part I describes techniques for thesampling, measuring and observation of algae and then looks at therole of algae as bioindicators and the implications for aquaticmanagement. Part II provides the identification of major genera and250 important species. Well illustrated with numerous original illustrations andphotographs, this reference work is essential reading for allpractitioners and researchers concerned with assessing and managingthe aquatic environment.

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Professor Edward G. Bellinger and Dr David C. Sigee, both of Faculty of Life Sciences, 3.614 Stopford Building, The University of Manchester, UK.

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Freshwater Algae provides an accessible and highly practical guide to a range of techniques used in the identification and enumeration of these important microorganisms. The first three chapters explore how to sample, measure and observe algae, before examining their role as bioindicators and application within water quality management, whilst the last chapter provides a key for identifying the principal algal genera with related environmental information on over 250 major species. This book will appeal to practitioners and researchers in addition to providing an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students who are new to the field.

Key Features

An indispensible resource
Freshwater Algae bridges the gap between simple identification guides and highly specialised research volumes, combining practical techniques and their application in water quality management with basic algal taxonomy and the role of algae as bioindicators

Broad International appeal
Includes examples of algae from North America, Europe and countries within the Southern Hemisphere.

Includes a wealth of colour illustrations
With numerous original photographs and drawings to assist in the identification of key species.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470058145
• ISBN 13: 9780470058145
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 284
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar