Book ID: 91130
Wynne, Michael J.
Portraits of Marine Algae: An Historical Perspective. 2006. 84 (59 coloured ) figs. VIII, 180 p. Hardcover.
Covers the period from the 1760s to around 1920. An effort was madeto present a balanced representation of the three classes of macro -algae (Chlorophtya, Pyhaeophyceae and Rhodophyceae). The intention ofthis book is to compile examples of the depiction of marine algae,to say something about the author(s), and to put their lives andcontributions in the context of their time. Provides a broadhistorical background and a useful compendium for both the studentphycologist and the practicing phycologist as well as for a broaderaudience.