Bibliograph

Seaweeds, David N. Thomas

Type

Label

Seaweeds, David N. Thomas

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 96) and index

resource.governmentPublication

federal national government publication

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Seaweeds

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

49355655

Responsibility statement

David N. Thomas

Series statement

Natural world series

Summary

This detailed look at seaweeds describes the classifications that encompass some 10,000 species of seaweeds, documents their adaptations and life cycles, and looks at human uses for seaweeds and their place on the economies of different countries. Threats to seaweed are examined, such as coastal developments, pollution, and the introduction of non-native seaweed populations. From microscopic organisms on tidal rocks to dense marine forests, seaweeds vary widely in size and are amazingly well adapted to both the Arctic and the tropics. Thomas presents a detailed look at what seaweeds are, how they live, and why humans value them. 100 photos

Table Of Contents

What are seaweeds? -- What do seaweeds look like? -- Seaweed growth and reproduction -- Rigours of seaweed life -- Seaweed as part of an ecosystem -- Grazers, competition and defence -- Seaweeds at the extremes -- Problem seaweeds -- Uses of seaweed

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