Freshwater Algae: Identification And Use As Bioindicators

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Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicators provides a comprehensive guide to temperate freshwater algae, with additional information on key species in relation to environmental characteristics and implications for aquatic management. The book uniquely combines practical material on techniques and water quality management with basic algal taxonomy and the role of algae as bioindicators. Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicators is divided into two parts. Part I describes techniques for the sampling, measuring and observation of algae and then looks at the role of algae as bioindicators and the implications for aquatic management. Part II provides the identification of major genera and 250 important species. Well illustrated with numerous original illustrations and photographs, this reference work is essential reading for all practitioners and researchers concerned with assessing and managing the aquatic environment. 

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Freshwater Algae Freshwater Algae Identification and Use as Bioindicators Edward G. Bellinger Environmental Science and Policy, Central European University, Hungary and David C. Sigee Manchester University, UK A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Publication C 2010 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd This edition first published 2010, Wiley-Blackwell is an imprint of John Wiley & Sons, formed by the merger of Wiley’s global Scientific, Technical and Medical business with Blackwell Publishing. Registered Office: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, UK Other Editorial Offices: 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2DQ, UK 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774, USA For details of our global editorial offices, for customer services and for information about how to apply for permission to reuse the copyright material in this book please see our website at www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell The right of the author to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The publisher is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Library of Congress Cataloguing-in-Publication Data Bellinger, E. G. Freshwater algae : identification and use as bioindicators / Edward G. Bellinger and David C. Sigee. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-470-05814-5 (cloth) 1. Freshwater algae. 2. Indicators (Biology). 3. Environmental monitoring. I. Sigee, D. C. II. Title. QK570.25.B45 2010 579.8–dc22 2009052145 A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 978-0-470-05814-5 Set in 10/12pt Times by Aptara Inc., New Delhi, India Printed in Great Britain by Antony Rowe, Ltd. Chippenham, Wilts First impression 2010 Contents Preface ix