Phytoplankton evolution, taxonomy and ecology. 2008. (Nova Hedwigia, Beihefte, 133). 329 p. gr8vo.

This volume is dedicated to Professor Greta A. Fryxell in recognition of her long and distinguished career in the taxonomyand ecology of phytoplankton, especially the diatoms,and the considerable influence she has had on all thosehave interacted with her and as a mentor of young scientists.It features 21 original, reviewed papers, thematicallydelineating the realm of Prof. Fryxell's work, rangingfrom morphology, taxonomy, molecular genetics, (harmful)algal blooms, their ecology, palaeontology, the temporalvariation to the identification and description ofphytoplankton/ diatom species. The geographic scope of thephytoplankton-, especially diatom papers in this volume is worldwide and includes studies which focus on the US, polarregions, Chile, Antarctica, Brazil, Gulf of Mexico and Poland.