Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-358) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Morphology, life histories, and morphogenesis -- 2. Seaweed communities -- 3. Biotic interactions -- 4. Light and photosynthesis -- 5. Nutrients -- 6. Temperature and salinity -- 7. Water motion -- 8. Pollution -- 9. Seaweed mariculture -- Appendix: Taxonomic classification of algae mentioned in the text / Paul C. Silva and Richard L. Moe.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This new edition contains a new introductory chapter reviewing seaweed morphology, cytology, and life histories. The chapter on community level ecology now includes six guest essays by senior algal ecologists which conveys the excitement of phycological research. The treatment of tropical seaweeds had been expanded, reflecting the growing literature from tropical regions, and the authors' recent experiences in the tropics. The final chapter on mariculture is much larger, and includes a case study on how principles of physiological ecology were applied in developing the carrageenan industry. Finally there is an appendix summarising the taxonomic position and nomenclature of the species mentioned in the book.