Freshwater Algae (PDF)

This is the second edition of Freshwater Algae; the
popular guide to temperate freshwater algae. This book uniquely
combines practical information on sampling and experimental
techniques with an explanation of basic algal taxonomy plus a key
to identify the more frequently-occurring organisms. Fully
revised, it describes major bioindicator species in relation
to key environmental parameters and their implications for aquatic
management.

This second edition includes:

the same clear writing style as the first edition to provide an
easily accessible source of information on algae within standing
and flowing waters, and the problems they may cause

the identification of 250 algae using a key based on readily
observable morphological features that can be readily observed
under a conventional light microscope

up-to-date information on the molecular determination of taxonomic
status, analytical microtechniques and the potential role of
computer analysis in algal biology

upgrades to numerous line drawings to include more detail and extra
species information, full colour photographs of live algae -
including many new images from the USA and China

Bridging the gap between simple identification texts and highly
specialised research volumes, this book is

used both as a comprehensive introduction to the subject and as a
laboratory manual. The new edition will be invaluable to aquatic
biologists for algal identification, and for all practitioners and
researchers working within aquatic microbiology in industry and
academia.