This work synthesizes the current state of knowledge on the biology of polar benthic marine algae and presents an outlook on their responses to changing environmental conditions in polar regions. Topics treated include environment, biodiversity and biogeography of micro- and macroalgae, including an update of the knowledge of the red algal flora of Antarctica. It treats the chemical ecology as well as the primary production and ecophysiology of polar benthic algae with new information on the important contribution of benthic microalgae to the productivity in costal areas.
Edited by:
Christian Wiencke Imprint: De Gruyter Country of Publication: Germany Dimensions:
Height: 240mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 603g ISBN:9783110229707 ISBN 10: 3110229706 Series:Marine and Freshwater Botany Pages: 351 Publication Date:16 December 2010 Recommended Age: College Graduate Student Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Christian Wiencke, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany.