Seaweeds of the British Isles: Rhododphyta. Introduction, Nemaliales, Gigartinales

The first of three parts comprising Volume 1, this book covers the orders Nemaliales and Gigartinales. A general introduction to the Rhodophyta deals with such topics as morphology, reproduction and economic utilization. Each species is then described and illustrated and notes on the ecology and distribution are given. Keys to aid identification are also included.

The synthesis of many years' research carried out by members of the British Phycological Society in collaboration with the Natur...