Freshwater Red Algae: Phylogeny, Taxonomy and Biogeography

This book provides comprehensive information on freshwater red algae, including their phylogeny, taxonomy, and biogeography. It covers over 220 species with detailed descriptions, phylogenetic data, geographic range maps, and identification keys.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of freshwater red algae, encompassing their phylogeny, taxonomy, and biogeography. Presented in five chapters, it offers a rich and detailed exploration of these fascinating organisms.

In the first chapter, the book provides a historical backdrop, outlining the research endeavors, habits, and collecting methods associated with freshwater red algal studies. It also sheds light on the broader biogeographic trends and offers an overview of the taxonomic/phylogenetic placement of freshwater taxa within the broader realm of algal diversity.

The remaining four chapters delve into the taxonomic treatments of non-marine red algae. These chapters are organized based on taxonomic levels, encompassing classes within the phylum Rhodophyta, orders within each class, families within each order, and genera within each family. Each chapter presents comprehensive descriptions, detailed phylogenetic data, including numerous trees, geographic range maps for most species, and invaluable identification keys.

With over 220 species covered in extensive detail, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and enthusiasts alike. It provides a comprehensive understanding of freshwater red algae, their evolutionary relationships, distribution patterns, and taxonomic classification, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in this field.

Weight: 539g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030839727
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021