In this, the first of three parts comprising Volume 1, a general introduction to the Rhodophyta - dealing with such topics as morphology, reproduction and economic utilization - is followed by treatment of the orders Nemaliales and Gigartinales. Each species is described and illustrated and notes on the ecology and distribution are given. Keys to aid identification are also included. The Authors: The late Peter Dixon is the author of Biology of the Rhodophyta and numerous scientific papers. He specialised in red algal taxonomy at the University of Liverpool and more recently at the University...
In this, the first of three parts comprising Volume 1, a general introduction to the Rhodophyta - dealing with such topics as morphology, reproduction...