Author: Einav, R.
Title: Seaweeds of the Eastern Mediterranean Coast
Description: A.R.G. Gantner Verlag 2007 [vi], 266, col photos, col illus, line drawings. 276x216mm. HB. Vg. Inscribed and signed by the author to Sammy [de Grave], specialist in Decapod Crustacea at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.. A welcome addition to the sparse literature on seaweeds of the Eastern Mediterranean. There are introductory chapters on bioecology, reproduction and life-cycles, the economic value of seaweeds, sea and sea-shore, abiotic factors and their effect on littoral algae communities A taxonomic list of species, keys to genera, divisions and species, followed by the systematic sections, Rhodophyta, Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta. In each section, the algae are arranged alphabetically using their scientific names. In additiona a glossary and bibliography is provided, plus an illustrated guide to drying algae, information on underwater photography of algae, collecting algae, wet preservation, preserving in glycerine, algae collections in Israel, and an index to species.. [9783906166360]

Keywords: Identification guide; Mediterranean Region; Seaweeds; Algae


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