The Algae: A Review
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
A foundational work in botanical and phycological science, The Algae: A Review presents a comprehensive survey of algae as a diverse and ecologically vital group of organisms. Written with academic authority, it details the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and distribution of algal groups ranging from microscopic unicellular forms to large marine macroalgae. The text instructs readers in the systematic classification of these organisms while illustrating their critical roles in aquatic ecosystems, oxygen production, and the broader food web. Rigorous yet accessible to students and researchers alike, it serves as an essential reference for anyone seeking a thorough grounding in phycology. The work remains a respected cornerstone of algal literature, valued for its methodical organization and the depth of scientific detail it brings to a field of enduring biological importance.
Author: C. W. Prescott
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Nelson
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
A foundational work in botanical and phycological science, The Algae: A Review presents a comprehensive survey of algae as a diverse and ecologically vital group of organisms. Written with academic authority, it details the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and distribution of algal groups ranging from microscopic unicellular forms to large marine macroalgae. The text instructs readers in the systematic classification of these organisms while illustrating their critical roles in aquatic ecosystems, oxygen production, and the broader food web. Rigorous yet accessible to students and researchers alike, it serves as an essential reference for anyone seeking a thorough grounding in phycology. The work remains a respected cornerstone of algal literature, valued for its methodical organization and the depth of scientific detail it brings to a field of enduring biological importance.