Algae (Volume I) Myxophyceae, Peridinieae, Bacillarieae Chlorophyceae, Together With A Brief Summary Of The Occurrence And Distribution Of Freshwater

By G S West

Step into the hidden architecture of pond and stream. Microscopic worlds demand close attention. Algae (Volume I) by S. West, G. presents a forensic survey of Myxophyceae, Peridinieae, Bacillarieae and Chlorophyceae, combined with a succinct summary of the occurrence and distribution of freshwater algae. As a scientific algae monograph and botanical reference book, it supplies the careful descriptions and comparative notes essential for freshwater algae identification and for anyone engaged in algal diversity study. The prose treats microscopic aquatic plants with patient exactitude; observations range from cyanobacteria and chlorophyceae through diatom forms and often draw upon specimens and habitats within european freshwater ecosystems. Measurements, habit notes and methodical comparison aid identification under the microscope and help translate historic names into contemporary terms. Read in the context of nineteenth century botany and the rise of modern phycology, the volume remains a lucid, historic source for methodical naturalists and a revealing snapshot of early algal fieldwork. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. It functions equally as an accessible historical phycology reference and as an academic biology resource: useful to field enthusiasts examining freshwater samples, to university botany textbook supplements, and to libraries building an algae research collection. Scholars tracing changes in nomenclature and distribution will find material of archival interest for algal diversity study, while hobby microscopists and casual readers can follow the clear observational narrative. Classic-literature collectors and institutional curators will value the book's characterful scientific prose and its place in the unfolding study of microscopic life. A thoughtful companion to contemporary algae research, it invites comparison with modern surveys and supports long-term studies of european freshwater ecosystems and shifting distributions. Whether consulted at the bench or enjoyed for its historical voice, this republished volume rewards careful study and makes a distinguished addition to any algae research collection or collector's shelves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354211461
• ISBN13: 9789354211461
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"