Algae of Australia ― Introduction

At least 12,000 marine, freshwater, and terrestrial species of algae are thought to occur in Australia. In this introductory volume of a new series, contributors shed light on the history of research on Australian algae, their classification, the fossil record, systematic relationships, and their identification, ecology, biogeography, and economic significance. Color and b&w photos of algae and research facilities are included, along with keys to the identification of the orders of algae, and a glossary of 1,500 terms. The book is distributed in the US by Antipodes Books and Beyond. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)