Lives of Seaweeds

Phillips, Julie A.
Lives of Seaweeds

Lives of Seaweeds

Phillips, Julie A.

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The Lives of Seaweeds presents an inside look at the remarkable world of seaweeds and other algae. Coming in all colours, shapes, and sizes, from unicellular and bioluminescent algae to giant kelps, seaweeds and algae are omnipresent, forming the basis of most marine food webs. They are also the most numerous photosynthetic organisms on Earth and provide seventy percent of the planet's oxygen. Touted as the biofuel of the future, they are a cheap and nutritious food source, exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties, and play a central role in biogeochemical cycles that maintain the health of our planet.

Featuring hundreds of beautiful images, this book takes a deep dive to explore the unique traits and characteristics of seaweeds and other algae. A wealth of graphics, photos and accessible text outlines their evolution, morphology, life histories, ecology and uses. Offering rare insights into the algal world, The Lives of Seaweeds is essential reading for naturalists and marine life enthusiasts.

Author:   Phillips, Julie A.
Publisher:   Princeton University Press
ISBN:  

9780691228556


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 December 2023
Bind Format:   Hardback
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The Lives of Seaweeds presents an inside look at the remarkable world of seaweeds and other algae. Coming in all colours, shapes, and sizes, from unicellular and bioluminescent algae to giant kelps, seaweeds and algae are omnipresent, forming the basis of most marine food webs. They are also the most numerous photosynthetic organisms on Earth and provide seventy percent of the planet's oxygen. Touted as the biofuel of the future, they are a cheap and nutritious food source, exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties, and play a central role in biogeochemical cycles that maintain the health of our planet.

Featuring hundreds of beautiful images, this book takes a deep dive to explore the unique traits and characteristics of seaweeds and other algae. A wealth of graphics, photos and accessible text outlines their evolution, morphology, life histories, ecology and uses. Offering rare insights into the algal world, The Lives of Seaweeds is essential reading for naturalists and marine life enthusiasts.

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Author:   Phillips, Julie A.
Publisher:   Princeton University Press
ISBN:  

9780691228556


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 December 2023
Bind Format:   Hardback
Availability:  
This item is in stock and will be dispatched immediately.
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