Chapter 3. Algae: The Major Microbial Biomass in Freshwater Systems
Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
DOI: 10.1002/0470011254.ch3
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment
Additional Information
How to Cite
Sigee, D. C. (2005) Algae: The Major Microbial Biomass in Freshwater Systems, in Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470011254.ch3
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
- Published Print: 10 DEC 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471485292
Online ISBN: 9780470011256
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- algae;
- freshwater systems;
- molecular analysis;
- phytoplankton;
- colonization and biofilm development;
- planktonic environment;
- biodiversity
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Major taxonomic divisions of freshwater algae
Algal species: taxonomy and intraspecific variation
Molecular analysis
Phytoplankton size and shape
Mucilaginous and non-mucilaginous algae
Benthic algae: interactions with planktonic algae and ecological significance
Temporal activities of freshwater algae
Phytoplankton distribution within the water column
Freshwater algae and nutrient status of the environment
Strategies for survival: the planktonic environment
Heterotrophic nutrition in freshwater algae
Survival in snow and ice: adaptations of cryophilic algae
Variety of freshwater algae: indices of species diversity