Aerophytic Algae and Cyanobacteria
Diversity, Ecology, and Biogeography
- 1st Edition - October 20, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editor: Saúl Blanco
- Language: English
Aerophytic Algae and Cyanobacteria: Diversity, Ecology, and Biogeography expands our understanding of microalgae and cyanobacteria that colonize air-exposed substrates. These… Read more
Aerophytic Algae and Cyanobacteria: Diversity, Ecology, and Biogeography expands our understanding of microalgae and cyanobacteria that colonize air-exposed substrates. These species, often overlooked in marine and freshwater studies, play crucial roles in various ecosystems. Introductory chapters cover their morphology, physiological adaptations, and biogeography, highlighting their ecological significance and interactions within ecosystems. Other sections addresses future research directions, applications in environmental assessments, conservation, water and air quality management, bioremediation, and pollution control. The book, authored by a global team of phycologists, also explores taxa such as edaphic and corticolous diatoms, aeroplanktonic protists, and phototrophic phytotelmata.
- Offers a comprehensive view of the diversity, distribution, and dispersal of aerophytic algae
- Discusses the importance of studying aerophytic algae, their habitats, and techniques used in their investigation
- Highlights the need for conservation, discusses research gaps, and provides a summary of existing studies
Academic researchers, phycologists, ecologists, microbiologists, environmental engineers, and conservationists
1. Introduction to aeophytic algae and cyanobacteria
2. The ecology of aerial phototrophs: Morphological and physiological adaptations
3. The biogeography of terrestrial algae: Global patterns and local variations
4. Corticolous diatoms and other microscopic organisms
5. The unexpected megadiverse world of biocrust cyanobacteria
6. Algae growing on lychens
7. Moss-inhabiting microalgae and cyanobacteria
8. Soil diatoms: Biomarkers of edaphic conditions
9. Subaereal biofilms on artificial structures
10. Aeroplanktonic protists: A review
11. Phototrophic phytotelmata and dendrotelmata
12. Lampenflora: Biofilm diversity in world caves
13. Conclusion: Future direction and challenges
2. The ecology of aerial phototrophs: Morphological and physiological adaptations
3. The biogeography of terrestrial algae: Global patterns and local variations
4. Corticolous diatoms and other microscopic organisms
5. The unexpected megadiverse world of biocrust cyanobacteria
6. Algae growing on lychens
7. Moss-inhabiting microalgae and cyanobacteria
8. Soil diatoms: Biomarkers of edaphic conditions
9. Subaereal biofilms on artificial structures
10. Aeroplanktonic protists: A review
11. Phototrophic phytotelmata and dendrotelmata
12. Lampenflora: Biofilm diversity in world caves
13. Conclusion: Future direction and challenges
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 20, 2025
- Language: English
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Saúl Blanco
Dr. Saúl Blanco is Associate Professor of Ecology at the University of Leon. He obtained his MSc from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and his PhD from the National University of Distance Education. His research focuses on taxonomy, ecology, and biogeography of continental diatoms and he is on the Editorial Board of four indexed journals. He has written 4 books, including Modern Trends in Diatom Identification (Springer).
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Ecology, University of Leon, Spain