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Freshwater Algae of North America
Ecology and Classification
- 2nd Edition - June 5, 2015
- Editors: John D. Wehr, Robert G. Sheath, J. Patrick Kociolek
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 5 8 7 6 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 5 8 7 7 - 1
Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification, Second Edition is an authoritative and practical treatise on the classification, biodiversity, and ecology of all kn… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFreshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification, Second Edition is an authoritative and practical treatise on the classification, biodiversity, and ecology of all known genera of freshwater algae from North America. The book provides essential taxonomic and ecological information about one of the most diverse and ubiquitous groups of organisms on earth. This single volume brings together experts on all the groups of algae that occur in fresh waters (also soils, snow, and extreme inland environments). In the decade since the first edition, there has been an explosion of new information on the classification, ecology, and biogeography of many groups of algae, with the use of molecular techniques and renewed interest in biological diversity. Accordingly, this new edition covers updated classification information of most algal groups and the reassignment of many genera and species, as well as new research on harmful algal blooms.
- Extensive and complete
- Describes every genus of freshwater algae known from North America, with an analytical dichotomous key, descriptions of diagnostic features, and at least one image of every genus.
- Full-color images throughout provide superb visual examples of freshwater algae
- Updated Environmental Issues and Classifications, including new information on harmful algal blooms (HAB)
- Fully revised introductory chapters, including new topics on biodiversity, and taste and odor problems
- Updated to reflect the rapid advances in algal classification and taxonomy due to the widespread use of DNA technologies
Environmental Consultants, Water Management Agencies, Research Scientists, Research Aquatic Ecologists, and Graduate Students in Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Fisheries, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Engineering, Limnology, Plant Sciences, and Wildlife Biology
- Dedication
- Preface
- First Edition
- Second Edition
- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Freshwater Algae
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Classification
- III Groups of Freshwater Algae
- Chapter 2: Habitats of Freshwater Algae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I What are Freshwater Habitats?
- II Lentic Habitats
- III Lotic Habitats
- IV Wetland Habitats
- V Spring Habitats
- VI Subaerial Habitats
- Chapter 3: Coccoid Cyanobacteria
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Morphology and Diversity
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection, Preparation, and Culture
- V Key and Description of Genera
- VI Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 4: Filamentous Cyanobacteria
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key to North American Genera
- VI Guide to Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 5: Red Algae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key and Descriptions of Genera
- VI Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 6: Flagellate Green Algae
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key to Genera
- VI Description of North American Genera
- VII A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 7: Nonmotile Coccoid and Colonial Green Algae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Investigation and Identification
- V Key and Descriptions of Genera
- VI A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 8: Filamentous (Nonconjugating) and Plantlike Green Algae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation of Samples
- V Key and Descriptions of North American Genera
- VI Guide to Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 9: Conjugating Green Algae Including Desmids
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Biodiversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key to North American Genera
- VI Descriptions of Genera
- VII Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 10: Photosynthetic Euglenoids
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key to North American Genera
- VI A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 11: Xanthophyte, Eustigmatophyte, and Raphidophyte Algae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I General Introduction
- II Xanthophytes
- III Eustigmatophyceae
- IV Keys and Descriptions of Genera of Xanthophytes and Eustigmatophytes
- V Raphidophytes
- VI Collection and Preparation for Identification
- VII Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 12: Chrysophyceae and Phaeothamniophyceae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction1
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key and Descriptions of Genera
- VI Guide to Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 13: Haptophyte Algae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key and Descriptions of Genera
- VI Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 14: Synurophyte Algae*
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Keys to Genera and Common Species Found in North America
- VI A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification & Museum Collections
- Chapter 15: Centric and Araphid Diatoms
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I General Introduction to the Diatoms
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key and Descriptions of Genera
- VI Descriptions of Genera
- VII Genera
- VIII Freshwater Araphid Diatoms
- IX Guide to Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 16: Bacillariophyceae: The Raphid Diatoms
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Keys and Description of Genera
- VI Description of Genera
- VII Guide to Literature for Species Identification
- VIII Guide to the Literature of Species of Bacillariales, Rhopalodiales, and Surirellales
- Chapter 17: Dinoflagellates
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Collection and Preparation for Identification
- V Key to North American Genera
- VI A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 18: Cryptomonads
- Abstract
- I Introduction
- II Ultrastructure and Morphology (Figures 1 and 2)
- III Origin of Cryptomonads
- IV Ecology and Distribution
- V Collection, Isolation, and Culturing
- VI Classification and Key (Figures 3–17)
- VII Descriptions of Genera
- VIII Availability of Cryptomonads
- IX Phylum Kathablepharida (Figures 18–20)
- Chapter 19: Brown Algae
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction
- II Diversity and Morphology
- III Ecology and Distribution
- IV Methods for Collection and Identification
- V Key and Description of Genera
- VI Guide to Literature for Species Identification
- Chapter 20: Harmful Algal Blooms
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction and Overview
- II Planktonic Blooms
- III Benthic HABs
- IV Chemical Ecology of HABs (Semiochemicals)
- V Quantifying, Monitoring, Modeling, and Managing HABs
- Chapter 21: Use of Algae in Ecological Assessments
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- I Introduction
- II A Framework for Ecological Assessment
- III Sampling Algae in Freshwater Habitats
- IV Characterizing Attributes of Algal Assemblages
- V Characterizing Condition
- VI Diagnosing Stressors
- VII Management Decisions
- VIII Conclusions
- Glossary
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- Taxonomic Index
- No. of pages: 1066
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: June 5, 2015
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780123858764
- eBook ISBN: 9780123858771
JW
John D. Wehr
Affiliations and expertise
Fordham University, Armonk, NY, USARS
Robert G. Sheath
Affiliations and expertise
California State University San Marcos, USAJK
J. Patrick Kociolek
Dr. John Patrick Kociolek is Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with University of Colorado's Museum of Natural History. He obtained his MSc from Bowling Green State University and his PhD from University of Michigan Ann Arbor. His research focuses on the taxonomy, systematics, evolution, biogeography, and ecology of diatoms. He brings more than 35 years of experience to the study of freshwater diatoms spanning the United States, South America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and India.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Colorado Museum of Natural HistoryRead Freshwater Algae of North America on ScienceDirect