The Moss Flora of Britain and Ireland

ISBN-13: 9780521546720 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 1026 str.

A J E Smith

Opis

This book describes and illustrates the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the British Isles and incorporates the most up-to-date information available on classification and nomenclature, including recent synonyms. The descriptions provide information on frequency, ecology, geographical relationships and distribution, including information on protected species and those species at risk. This second edition incorporates the very considerable advances in our knowledge of mosses made over the last quarter of the twentieth century and will provide a unique resource for all concerned with these fascinating organisms. First Edition Hb (1978): 0-521-21648-6 First Edition Pb (1980): 0-521-29973-X

Spis treści

Preface to the first edition; Acknowledgements; Preface to the second edition; Second edition acknowledgements; Introduction; Abbreviations; Conspectus of classification; Artificial key to the genera of British and Irish mosses; Sphagnopsida; Andreaeopsida; Polytrichopsida; Bryopsida; Geographical relationships of British and Irish mosses; Red List of mosses; British and Irish vice-counties; English names for British and Irish mosses; Glossary; Index.