Continuing our selection of the very best titles available through NHBS:
The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles: An Identification Guide to Freshwater and Terrestrial Algae
Edited by DM John, AJ Brook and BA Whitton
What?
New edition of the pre-eminent algae identification guide for freshwater and terrestrial algae of the British Isles, excluding diatoms.
Why?
Since the first edition of the Flora, published in 2001, there have been changes in classification and taxonomy of many of the algae, and around 200 extra species have been defined; new information is available about ecology, molecular biology and distribution patterns. This edition addresses these developments and revisions and is therefore an up-to-date account of 2,400 algal species of the British Isles.
Detailed description are accompanied by line drawings, colour plates and user-friendly keys for accurate identification of genus and species.
The CD of the previous edition has been replaced by a DVD featuring a photo catalogue over 1,400 images, illustrated articles and video clips, and the book is introduced by a series of essays on various topics related to algal flora research.
Who?
David M. John is Adjubct Professor at the Martin Ryan Institute. National University of Ireland, Galway, and Scientific Associate at the Natural History Museum in London.
Brian A. Whitton is Emeritus Professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Durham University
Alan J. Brook is Emeritus Professor of Biology at the University of Buckingham
