Marine Botany

Author : Clinton J. Dawes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471192084
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Botany written by Clinton J. Dawes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-02-27 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most respected reference in the field--and a fascinating tourof the world's largest underwater greenhouse . . . MARINE BOTANY Second Edition Unmatched in detail and breadth, this Second Edition of MarineBotany explores the startling diversity and environmental dynamicsof the hundreds of micro- and macroalgae, seagrasses, mangroves,and salt marshes as well as phytoplankton (minute, free-floatingphotosynthetic plants) and benthic communities (attached plants)that comprise the flourishing botanical garden submerged in andaround the surface of our vast oceans. Reflecting the latest in research since the original 1981 edition,long considered the classic reference on marine plant life, thisnew edition's enhanced ecological perspective details the ongoingenvironmental challenges endured by these fragile life-forms.Viewing the structure and function of marine plant communities inthe context of abiotic (light, temperature, water movement,nutrients), biotic (photosynthesis, carbon fixation, competition,predation, symbiosis), and anthropogenic influences, the book moveslayer by layer through the ocean, capturing their photosyntheticand adaptive mechanisms. Pollution in the form of oil spills, heavyand radioactive metals, biological damage wrought from harvestingand aquaculture, and the harmful effects of ozone depletion andUV-B rays are detailed, along with the impact of environmentalfactors on morphological and anatomical adaptations. The book alsodescribes the anthropogenic stresses endured by salt marshes,mangals, seagrass communities, and marine plants of coral reefs,concluding with possible management and restorativetechniques. Marine Botany, Second Edition is both a vivid global map andcomprehensive guide to all of the flourishing forms of plant lifeat our oceans' surface, shores, and depths and the dynamics oftheir survival.

Author : Marine botany
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine botany and sea-side objects written by Marine botany and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Total Pages : 152 pages
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Download or read book Marine Botany and Sea-Side Objects; Embracing Every Feature of Interest Connected with this Delightful Sea-side Recreation, Etc written by and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Henry Harvey
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
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Download or read book Some Account of the Marine Botany of the Colony of Western Australia written by William Henry Harvey and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Marine Botany
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020304095
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Marine Botany and Sea-Side Objects written by Marine Botany and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to marine vegetation and objects found on the sea-side. This book covers everything from the life-cycle of seaweed to identifying different shells on the beach. Filled with beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions, it is perfect for anyone who loves nature and the ocean. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Roy L. Lehman
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623490162
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Plants of the Texas Coast written by Roy L. Lehman and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-12-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for biology students, teachers, nature lovers, amateur naturalists, conservation workers, and parks and wildlife personnel, this up-to-date, easy-to-use guide describes the marine plants of the Gulf of Mexico coast. The author’s photographs accompany the updated identification keys, which are also visually oriented and simple to use. Veteran botanist and educator Roy L. Lehman describes the plants in four major sections, covering the common shoreline plants, seagrasses, mangroves, and marine algae (red, brown, and green seaweeds). Each section begins with an introduction that gives an overview of the plant group and includes information on the important traits and terminology used for identification. A simple key to the family or order directs the reader to the appropriate section, where the text is arranged alphabetically by family and then by genus and species. Each genus is illustrated by high quality photographs that include a close-up of each plant and images of its reproductive structures. Marine Plants of the Texas Coast collects these unique species for the first time in a single volume. As coastal issues, such as hurricane preparedness, beach erosion, wetland mitigation, freshwater inflows, and more, remain in the forefront of public concern, this botanical reference should find a permanent place on the bookshelves of scientists, policy makers, and citizens alike.

Author : Christian Wiencke
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110229714
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biology of Polar Benthic Algae written by Christian Wiencke and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work synthesizes the current state of knowledge on the biology of polar benthic marine algae and presents an outlook on their responses to changing environmental conditions in polar regions. Topics treated include environment, biodiversity and biogeography of micro- and macroalgae, including an update of the knowledge of the red algal flora of Antarctica. It treats the chemical ecology as well as the primary production and ecophysiology of polar benthic algae with new information on the important contribution of benthic microalgae to the productivity in costal areas.

Author : John M. Huismann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781760802608
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Marine Plants of Australia written by John M. Huismann and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To most people, the mention of marine plants conjures up images of rotting seaweeds piled high on the beach, or slithering threateningly around bare ankles during a paddle in the shallows. Certainly, the seaweeds do not inspire the imagination or the romanticism that is usually associated with the sea. Marine Plants of Australia might well alter that perception. This third edition illustrates over 600 species of Australia's underwater plant life, mostly using underwater photographs that reveal the amazing colours and intricate patterns found in this largely unknown realm of life. Imagine plants with blue foliage that turns red in the dark, or iridescent plants, or plants that look like rocks painted in shades of pink. There are seaweeds with the consistency of jelly, or with fronds that form an intricate mesh that rivals the best lace. These plants have evolved a startling myriad of shapes, colours and patterns that will impress everyone who views them -- underwater, or through the pages of this book.

Author : Sven Beer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119979579
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Photosynthesis in the Marine Environment written by Sven Beer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Marine photosynthesis provides for at least half of the primary production worldwide..." Photosynthesis in the Marine Environment constitutes a comprehensive explanation of photosynthetic processes as related to the special environment in which marine plants live. The first part of the book introduces the different photosynthesising organisms of the various marine habitats: the phytoplankton (both cyanobacteria and eukaryotes) in open waters, and macroalgae, marine angiosperms and photosymbiont-containing invertebrates in those benthic environments where there is enough light for photosynthesis to support growth, and describes how these organisms evolved. The special properties of seawater for sustaining primary production are then considered, and the two main differences between terrestrial and marine environments in supporting photosynthesis and plant growth are examined, namely irradiance and inorganic carbon. The second part of the book outlines the general mechanisms of photosynthesis, and then points towards the differences in light-capturing and carbon acquisition between terrestrial and marine plants. This is followed by discussing the need for a CO2 concentrating mechanism in most of the latter, and a description of how such mechanisms function in different marine plants. Part three deals with the various ways in which photosynthesis can be measured for marine plants, with an emphasis on novel in situ measurements, including discussions of the extent to which such measurements can serve as a proxy for plant growth and productivity. The final chapters of the book are devoted to ecological aspects of marine plant photosynthesis and growth, including predictions for the future.

Author : Elmer Yale Dawson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Botany written by Elmer Yale Dawson and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: