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The
Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles David M. John, Brian
A. Whitton, Alan J. Brook (editors) Published: April 2002,
702 pages, 2000 line diagrams, 11 half-tones The varied and often beautiful forms of freshwater algae have long held a fascination for naturalists and professional scientists alike, particularly those involved in monitoring and managing the freshwater environment. This Flora provides the first modern account and identification guide to more than 2200 species of freshwater algae found in the British Isles (excluding diatoms), the majority of which also have a world-wide distribution. Non-technical descriptions are supported by clear line illustrations or photographs that emphasise the features significant for identification, most of which can be seen with a simple light microscope. In addition, user-friendly keys enable the accurate identification of specimens to the level of genus or species. Notes are included on ecology, world distribution and any taxonomic problems or identification difficulties. The accompanying CD-ROM photo catalogue of more than 650 spectacular colour images of freshwater algae and their habitats provides a valuable additional reference source and identification tool. ContributorsA. J. Brook, J. A. Bryant, J. D. Dodge, E. Y. Haworth, R. Huxley, M. G. Kelly, D. M. John, J. F. John, L. R. Johnson, J. Kristiansen, G. W. Lawson, J. M. Lewis, R. Merritt, Ø. Moestrop, G. Novarino, A. Pentecost, H. R. Preisig, R. G. Sheath, A. R. Sherwood, N. F. Stewart, I. Tittley, P. M. Tsarenko, J. D. Wehr, B. A. Whitton, K. Wolowski, P. V. York The Flora can be ordered direct from Cambridge University Press (http://uk.cambridge.org/) Reprint The book was reprinted in January 2003 when minor errors in the first printing were corrected. Listed below are some of the more significant changes between the first and second printing. p. 56 Snowella 01750000 changed to 01770000 p. 56 Snowella lacustria 01750010 to 01770010 p. 57 Synechococcus bacillaris 01690030 inserted on line before paragraph p. 57 Synechococcus capitatus 01690040 inserted on line before paragraph p. 58 Woronichinia 01760000 changed to 0178000 p. 56 Woronichinia naegeliana 01760010 to 01780010 p. 56 Schizothrix vaginata 01630150 to 01630160 Other corrections to the April 2002 printing are published in The Phycologist, 2003, 64: 16-18. Identification Keys CDs to aid identification of Blue-Green Algae and Freshwater Green Algae Interactive keys to all species of blue-green algae recorded for the British Isles and 300 taxa of freshwater green algae are each available for sale on CD. The green algae key (prepared as collaboration between University of Durham and Dr David John and Peter York of The Natural History Museum) permits identification to the species in some genera, but | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
