Protozoa may be found in almost every aquatic habitat, each containing dozens of species. The diversity can provide invaluable insights into the nature of the habitat and can be used as an indicator of environmental change, pollution and contamination. This colour guide makes the identification of individual protozoa easily accessible to students and professionals and provides information on protozoan communities found in different environments by means of a wealth of colour photomicrographs supported by original and detailed line drawings and concise text.
By:
David J. Patterson (Professor of Zoology University of Sydney Australia),
Stuart Hedley
Imprint: Manson Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 760g
ISBN: 9781874545408
ISBN 10: 1874545405
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 06 May 1996
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
,
A / AS level
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Collection, examination and recording of protozoa: * definition and distinctions * microscopy and interpretation of results Classification of protozoa: * ciliates * flagellates * amoebae * non-protozoan taxa Identification key: * detailed, step-by-step drawings, supporting text, references Protozoan communities: * Planktonic * attached * benthos * organically rich benthos * anoxin benthos * sewage treatment plan (each illustrated by drawings) Glossary of terms Extensive bibliography and references Index
Reviews for Freeliving Freshwater Protozoa
The quality of the photographs is remarkable and they have been printed with care...a delight to read. -Environmental News An excellent book that fulfills a real need. Every amateur microscopist, biology teacher, and freshwater biologist should own a copy. -The Quarterly Review of Biology