Title Freshwater Algae of North America : Ecology and Classification

Edition 2nd ed Published Elsevier Science, 2015 ©2015

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Description 1 online resource (1067 pages) Series Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Ecology Contents Front Cover -- Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- First Edition -- Second Edition -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Freshwater Algae -- I . Introduction -- II . Classification -- A . Key to the Taxonomic Chapters in This Book -- III . Groups of Freshwater Algae -- A . Cyanobacteria -- B . Red Algae -- C . Green Algae -- D . Euglenoids -- E . Eustigmatophyte, Raphidiophyte, and Xanthophyte Algae -- F . Chrysophycean Algae -- G . Haptophyte Algae -- H . Synurophyte Algae -- I . Diatoms -- J . Dinoflagellates -- K . Cryptomonads -- L . Brown Algae -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 2: Habitats of Freshwater Algae -- I . What are Freshwater Habitats? -- II . Lentic Habitats -- A . Major Lakes of North America -- B . Lakes and Ponds -- C . Small-Scale Lentic Habitats and Microhabitats -- D . Mutualistic, Commensal, and Symbiotic Habitats in Lakes -- E . Planktonic Habitats and Assemblages in Lakes -- 1 . Diversity and Composition -- 2 . Factors Regulating Phytoplankton Production in Lakes -- F . Benthic Habitats and Assemblages in Lakes -- 1 . Epiphytic and Epixylic Habitats -- 2 . Epilithic Habitats -- 3 . Epipelic and Epipsammic Habitats -- 4 . Benthic Macroalgae -- G . Wastewater Systems -- III . Lotic Habitats -- A . Brief Overview of the Geomorphology of Rivers -- B . Headwaters and Stony Streams -- C . Major Rivers of North America -- D . The River Continuum and Other Models -- E . Benthic Habitats and Assemblages in Rivers -- 1 . Benthic Algal Diversity, Composition, and Biogeography -- 2 . Factors Regulating Benthic Algae in Rivers -- F . Planktonic Habitats and Assemblages in Rivers -- IV . Wetland Habitats -- A . Functional Importance of Algae in Wetlands -- B . Algal Diversity and Production in Freshwater Wetlands V . Spring Habitats -- A . Thermal Springs -- B . Acid Springs -- C . Karst Springs -- VI . Subaerial Habitats -- A . Soils -- B . Epilithic and Endolithic Habitats -- C . Plants and Animals -- D . Snow and Ice -- Acknowledgments -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 3: Coccoid Cyanobacteria -- I . Introduction -- II . Morphology and Diversity -- A . Cellular and Colonial Morphology -- B . Cytology -- C . Cell Division and Reproduction -- D . Diversity and Classification -- III . Ecology and Distribution -- A . Soils and Arid Environments -- B . Subaerial Environments -- C . Aquatic Environments -- 1 . Standing Waters -- 2 . Bloom-Forming Species -- 3 . Picoplanktonic and Nanoplanktonic Species -- 4 . Benthic and Epiphytic Species -- 5 . Transported Plankton in Rivers and Streams -- 6 . Wetlands -- D . Extreme Environments -- 1 . Thermal Waters -- 2 . Saline Inland and Coastal Habitats -- 3 . Endolithic and Lithogenic Habitats -- E . Geographic Distribution -- IV . Collection, Preparation, and Culture -- V . Key and Description of Genera -- A . Key -- B . Descriptions of Genera 2 -- Gloeobacterales -- Gloeobacteraceae -- Synechococcales -- Synechococcaceae -- Merismopediaceae -- Coelosphaeriaceae -- Chamaesiphonaceae -- Chroococcales -- Microcystaceae -- Aphanothecaceae -- Cyanobacteriaceae -- Cyanotrichaceae -- Stichosiphonaceae -- Chroococcaceae -- Gomphosphaeriaceae -- Entophysalidaceae -- Pleurocapsales -- Hydrococcaceae -- Dermocarpellaceae -- Xenococcaceae -- Hyellaceae -- Chroococcidiopsidales -- Chroococcidiopsidaceae -- Oscillatoriales -- Cyanothecaceae -- VI . Guide to the Literature for Species Identification -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 4: Filamentous Cyanobacteria -- I . Introduction -- II . Diversity and Morphology -- A . Cytology and Morphology -- B . Specialized Cells -- C . Reproduction -- III . Ecology and Distribution IV . Collection and Preparation for Identification -- V . Key to North American Genera -- A . Key -- B . Descriptions of Genera 2 -- VI . Guide to Literature for Species Identification -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 5: Red Algae -- I . Introduction -- II . Diversity and Morphology -- A . Diversity -- B . Vegetative Morphology -- C . Reproduction -- III . Ecology and Distribution -- A . Streams and Rivers -- 1 . Patterns of Distribution -- 2 . Physical Factors -- 3 . Chemical Factors -- 4 . Biotic Factors -- B . Other Inland Habitats -- IV . Collection and Preparation for Identification -- V . Key and Descriptions of Genera -- A . Key -- B . Descriptions of Genera (for a List of Species in Each Genus, see Table 1) -- Key to the North American Sections (Fig. 7) -- VI . Guide to the Literature for Species Identification -- Acknowledgments -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 6: Flagellate Green Algae -- I . Introduction -- II . Diversity and Morphology -- III . Ecology and Distribution -- IV . Collection and Preparation for Identification -- V . Key to Genera -- VI . Description of North American Genera -- VII . A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification -- North American genera -- Genera not recorded in North America -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 7. Nonmotile Coccoid and Colonial Green Algae -- I . Introduction -- II . Diversity and Morphology -- III . Ecology and Distribution -- IV . Collection and Preparation for Investigation and Identification -- V . Key and Descriptions of Genera -- A . Key -- Key to Genera -- B . Descriptions of Genera -- C . Addendum -- VI . A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification -- Acknowledgments -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 8. Filamentous (Nonconjugating) and Plantlike Green Algae -- I . Introduction -- II . Diversity and Morphology -- A . Morphology and Cell Structure -- B . Reproduction C . Classification of Green Algae -- III . Ecology and Distribution -- A . Aquatic Habitats -- B . Soil and Subaerial Habitats -- IV . Collection and Preparation of Samples -- V . Key and Descriptions of North American Genera -- A . Key to Groups -- B . Key to Genera by Group -- 1 . Group I (Order Charales) -- 2 . Group II (Orders Ulvales, Prasiolales in Part) -- 3 . Group III (Orders Oedogoniales, Sphaeropleales in Part, Microsporales, Ulotrichales in Part, Cylindrocapsales, Clado ... -- 4 . Group IV (Chaetophorales in Part, Coleochaetales, Oedogoniales in Part, Cladophorales in Part, Siphonales in Part) -- 5 . Group V (representatives of several orders and incertae taxa) -- C . Descriptions of Genera (Figs. 1-15) -- Class Charophyceae -- Order Charales -- Class Chlorophyceae -- Order Chaetopeltidales -- Order Chaetophorales -- Order Chlamydomonadales -- Order Oedogoniales -- Order Sphaeropleales -- Class Coleochaetophyceae -- Order Coleochaetales -- Class Klebsormidiophyceae -- Order Klebsormidiales -- Class Ulvophyceae -- Order Bryopsidales -- Order Cladophorales -- Chaetomorpha Kützing -- Order Trentepohliales -- Order Ulotrichales -- Order Ulvales -- Class Trebouxiophyceae -- Order Microthamniales -- Order Prasiolales -- Trebouxiophyceae incertae sedis -- Incertae Sedis -- VI . Guide to Literature for Species Identification -- Acknowledgments -- Literature Cited -- Chapter 9. Conjugating Green Algae Including Desmids -- I . Introduction -- II . Biodiversity and Morphology -- A . Biodiversity -- B . Morphology -- III . Ecology and Distribution -- IV . Collection and Preparation for Identification -- V . Key to North American Genera -- VI . Descriptions of Genera -- A . Zygnematales -- B . Desmidiales -- 1 . Closteriaceae -- 2 . Desmidiaceae -- 3 . Gonatozygaceae -- 4 . Peniaceae -- VII . Guide to the Literature for Species Identification Summary Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification, Second Edition is an authoritative and practical treatise on the classification, biodiversity, and ecology of all known genera of freshwater algae from North America. The book provides essential taxonomic and ecological information about one of the most diverse and ubiquitous groups of organisms on earth. This single volume brings together experts on all the groups of algae that occur in fresh waters (also soils, snow, and extreme inland environments). In the decade since the first edition, there has been an explosion of new information on the classification, ecology, and biogeography of many groups of algae, with the use of molecular techniques and renewed interest in biological diversity. Accordingly, this new edition covers updated classification information of most algal groups and the reassignment of many genera and species, as well as new research on harmful algal blooms. Extensive and completeDescribes every genus of freshwater algae known from North America, with an analytical dichotomous key, descriptions of diagnostic features, and at least one image of every genus. Full-color images throughout provide superb visual examples of freshwater algaeUpdated Environmental Issues and Classifications, including new information on harmful algal blooms (HAB)Fully revised introductory chapters, including new topics on biodiversity, and taste and odor problemsUpdated to reflect the rapid advances in algal classification and taxonomy due to the widespread use of DNA technologies Bibliography Literature Cited-Chapter 10. Photosynthetic Euglenoids-I . Introduction-II . Diversity and Morphology-III . Ecology and Distribution-IV . Collection and Preparation for Identification-V . Key to North American Genera-VI . A Guide to the Literature for Species Identification-Literature Cited-Chapter 11. Xanthophyte, Eustigmatophyte, and Raphidophyte Algae-I . General Introduction-II . Xanthophytes-A . Introduction-B . Diversity and Morphology-1 . Classification, Phylogeny, and Morphology-2 . Reproduction-C . Ecology and Distribution-III . Eustigmatophyceae-A . Introduction-B . Diversity and Morphology-C . Ecology and Distribution-IV . Keys and Descriptions of Genera of Xanthophytes and Eustigmatophytes-1 . Keys-Key 1. Xanthophytes and Eustigmatophytes of Coccoid Organization-Key 2. Xanthophytes of Filamentous or Siphonous Organization-Key 3. Doubtful Xanthophytes: Amoeboid or Capsoid Organization-2 . Descriptions of Genera-Approved Xanthophytes (Table 1)-Coccoid organizational level (Table 1-Figs. 1-8)-Filamentous Organizational Level (Table 1-Figs. 9, 10)-Siphonous Organizational Level (Table 1-Fig. 11)-Untested Xanthophytes (Table 1)-Coccoid Organizational Level (Table 1-Figs. 1-8)-Filamentous Organizational Level (Table 1-Figs. 9, 10)-Doubtful Xanthophytes (Table 1-Figs. 12 and 13)-Eustigmatophytes-Approved Eustigmatophytes (Table 2-Figs. 2-8)-Candidate Eustigmatophytes (Table 2-Figs. 2, 5, 8)-V . Raphidophytes-A . Introduction-B . Diversity and Morphology-C . Ecology and Distribution-D . Key and Descriptions of Genera-1 . Key-2 . Descriptions of Genera (Fig. 14)-VI . Collection and Preparation for Identification-VII . Guide to the Literature for Species Identification Notes Acknowledgments Publisher supplied metadata and other sources Subject Algues d''eau douce -- Écologie -- Amérique du Nord Freshwater algae -- Ecology -- North America Freshwater algae -- North America -- Classification Freshwater algae Freshwater algae -- Ecology North America Genre/Form Classification Form Electronic book Author Sheath, Robert G Kociolek, J. Patrick Wehr, John D Kociolek, Patrick Kociolek, R. Patrick ISBN 9780123858771 0123858771

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