Algae: An Introduction to Phycology (Paperback)

~ Christiaan van den Hoek (Author), David Mann (Author), H. M. Jahns (Author) "1 Among the blue-green algae there are unicellular, colonial, and filamentous forms, and there are even some with a simple parenchymatous organization..." (more)
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"It is excellently illustrated...this book will displace others alongside and take over the wear and tear of everyday use by both student and research worker." C.E. Fogg, Nature

"Phycologists will find this book a necessary reference for many years to come....I expect this book will become the 'standard' textbook used in courses in phycology." Larry E. Brand, Bulletin of Marine Science

"...especially useful as an introductory phycology text....Algae is an excellent reference for any phycologist." Larry B. Liddle, BioScience

Product Description

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. The book will be appropriate as an undergraduate text and as a reference for professionals in the field.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 29, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521316871
• ISBN-13: 978-0521316873
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #458,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, August 16, 2000

By	Ursula Choupay (Reñaca, Chile) - See all my reviews

This book is special from students and teachears, specially marine biology. Can be inured during curses of career, for consultation and others themes. In definitive is excellent.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Algae of Hoek, Mann and Jahns: An excellent introduction., April 8, 2000

By A Customer

In this book the autors present an authoritative introduction to this group of plants. They show us the importance of the systematics in phycology, and talk us about the naturality of the algae. In this book, are explored the characteristics of the major groups of this traditionally important group of organisms.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, August 16, 2000

By	Ursula Choupay (Reñaca, Chile) - See all my reviews

This book is special from students and teachears, specially marine biology. Can be inured during curses of career, for consultation and others themes. In definitive is excellent.