Freshwater algae of North America: ecology and classification / edited by John D. Wehr, J. Patrick Kociolek, Robert G. Sheath

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Dedication.. Preface.. First Edition.. Second Edition.. 1. Introduction to the Freshwater Algae.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Classification.. III. Groups of Freshwater Algae.. 2. Habitats of Freshwater Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. What are Freshwater Habitats?. II. Lentic Habitats.. III. Lotic Habitats.. IV. Wetland Habitats.. V. Spring Habitats.. VI. Subaerial Habitats.. 3. Coccoid Cyanobacteria.. Abstract.. I.. Introduction.. II.. Morphology and Diversity.. III.. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection, Preparation, and Culture.. V. Key and Description of Genera.. VI. Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 4. Filamentous Cyanobacteria.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key to North American Genera.. VI. Guide to Literature for Species Identification.. 5. Red Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key and Descriptions of Genera.. VI. Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 6. Flagellate Green Algae.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key to Genera.. VI. Description of North American Genera.. VII. A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 7. Nonmotile Coccoid and Colonial Green Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Investigation and Identification.. V. Key and Descriptions of Genera.. VI. A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 8. Filamentous (Nonconjugating and Plantlike Green Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation of Samples.. V. Key and Descriptions of North American Genera.. VI. Guide to Literature for Species Identification.. 9. Conjugating Green Algae Including Desmids.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Biodiversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key to North American Genera.. VI. Descriptions of Genera.. VII. Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 10. Photosynthetic Euglenoids.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key to North American Genera.. VI. A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 11. Xanthophyte, Eustigmatophyte, and Raphidophyte Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. General Introduction.. II. Xanthophytes.. III. Eustigmatophyceae.. IV. Keys and Descriptions of Genera of Xanthophytes and Eustigmatophytes.. V. Raphidophytes.. VI. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. VII. Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 12. Chrysophyceae and Phaeothamniophyceae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key and Descriptions of Genera.. VI. Guide to Literature for Species Identification.. 13. Haptophyte Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key and Descriptions of Genera.. VI. Guide to the Literature for Species Identification

14. Synurophyte Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Keys to Genera and Common Species Found in North America.. VI. A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification & Museum Collections.. 15. Centric and Araphid Diatoms.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. General Introduction to the Diatoms.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key and Descriptions of Genera.. VI. Descriptions of Genera.. VII. Genera.. VIII Freshwater Araphid Diatoms.. IX. Guide to Literature for Species Identification.. 16. Bacillariophyceae. The Raphid Diatoms.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Keys and Description of Genera.. VI. Description of Genera.. VII. Guide to Literature for Species Identification.. VIII. Guide to the Literature of Species of Bacillariales, Rhopalodiales, and Surirellales.. 17. Dinoflagellates.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Collection and Preparation for Identification.. V. Key to North American Genera.. VI. A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification.. 18. Cryptomonads.. Abstract.. I. Introduction.. II. Ultrastructure and Morphology (Figures 1 and 2.. III. Origin of Cryptomonads.. IV. Ecology and Distribution.. V. Collection, Isolation, and Culturing.. VI. Classification and Key (Figures 3-17.. VII. Descriptions of Genera.. VIII. Availability of Cryptomonads.. IX. Phylum Kathablepharida (Figures 18-20).. 19. Brown Algae.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. Diversity and Morphology.. III. Ecology and Distribution.. IV. Methods for Collection and Identification.. V. Key and Description of Genera.. VI. Guide to Literature for Species Identification.. 20. Harmful Algal Blooms.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction and Overview.. II. Planktonic Blooms.. III. Benthic HABs.. IV. Chemical Ecology of HABs (Semiochemicals.. V. Quantifying, Monitoring, Modeling, and Managing HABs.. 21. Use of Algae in Ecological Assessments.. Abstract.. Acknowledgments.. I. Introduction.. II. A Framework for Ecological Assessment.. III. Sampling Algae in Freshwater Habitats.. IV. Characterizing Attributes of Algal Assemblages.. V. Characterizing Condition.. VI. Diagnosing Stressors.. VII. Management Decisions.. VIII. Conclusions.. Glossary.. Author Index.. Subject Index.. Taxonomic Index

Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification, Second Edition is an authoritative and practical treatise on the classification, biodiversity, and ecology of all known genera of freshwater algae from North America. The book provides essential taxonomic and ecological information about one of the most diverse and ubiquitous groups of organisms on earth. This single volume brings together experts on all the groups of algae that occur in fresh waters (also soils, snow, and extreme inland environments). In the decade since the first edition, there has been an explosion of new information on the classification, ecology, and biogeography of many groups of algae, with the use of molecular techniques and renewed interest in biological diversity. Accordingly, this new edition covers updated classification information of most algal groups and the reassignment of many genera and species, as well as new research on harmful algal blooms. Key Features: • Extensive and complete.. • Describes every genus of freshwater algae known from North America, with an analytical dichotomous key, descriptions of diagnostic features, and at least one image of every genus.• Full-color images throughout provide superb visual examples of freshwater algae. • Updated Environmental Issues and Classifications, including new information on harmful algal blooms (HAB). • Fully revised introductory chapters, including new topics on biodiversity, and taste and odor problems. • Updated to reflect the rapid advances in algal classification and taxonomy due to the widespread use of DNA technologies. eng