Chrysophyte Algae: Ecology, Phylogeny and Development

Hardback

Main Details

Title Chrysophyte Algae: Ecology, Phylogeny and Development
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Craig D. Sandgren
Edited by J. P. Smol
Edited by J. Kristiansen
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreMicrobiology (non-medical)
ISBN/Barcode 9780521462600
ClassificationsDewey:589.487 579.86
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 45 Tables, unspecified; 94 Halftones, unspecified; 57 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 January 1995
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Research activity involving algae in the classes Chrysophyceae and Synurophyceae ('chrysophytes') has increased dramatically over the last decade. These beautiful and delicate organisms are pivotal for studies of protistan evolution, food web dynamics in oligotrophic freshwater ecosystems, and for the 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 exo-cytosis and macro-assembly of cell surface layers. This book gives a broad overview of current research, emphasizing the phylogeny, ecology and development of these organisms. Each chapter also contains reviews of the literature, and presents ideas for future research. Phycologists, palaeoecologists, limnologists and plankton ecologists will find this a mine of invaluable information.