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Chrysophyte Algae: Ecology, Phylogeny and Development - Softcover

 
9780521102414: Chrysophyte Algae: Ecology, Phylogeny and Development
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521102413 ISBN 13: 9780521102414
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Chrysophytes are beautiful and delicate organisms living mostly in freshwater. They are pivotal for studies of protistan evolution, studies of food web dynamics in oligotrophic freshwater ecosystems, and for assessment of environmental degradation resulting from eutrophication and acid rain. They also represent excellent model cellular systems for studying processes inherent in basic metabolism, biomineralization, endo- and exocytosis and macro-assembly of cell surface layers. This book gives a broad overview of chrysophytes and contains chapters by leading experts organized under the themes of phylogeny, systematics and evolution; development, physiology, and nutrition; and ecology, paleoecology, and reproduction. The book contains major contributions towards a reorganization of chrysophyte systematics, plus comprehensive reviews of chrysophyte basic metabolism, biomineralization and siliceous scale deposition, ecology, paleoecology, and a history of chrysophyte research. Contributors present reviews of the literature in their particular area and also present ideas for future research.

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Book Description

Chrysophytes are mainly freshwater algae which are important indicators of environmental degradation, and also widely used as model cellular systems. For the first time, this book provides an overview of current chrysophyte research, examining existing literature, and suggesting new avenues for research in the future.

About the Author

John P. Smol is a professor in the Biology Department at Queen's University (Canada), with a cross-appointment at the School of Environmental Studies. He co-directs the Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Lab (PEARL). Professor Smol is co-editor of the Journal of Paleolimnology and holds the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521102413
ISBN 13 
9780521102414
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
416
Editor
Sandgren Craig D., Smol J. P., Kristiansen J.