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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Daniels, R.E. & Eddy, A., 1990
Handbook of European Sphagna
A useful guide to the 40 spp of Sphagnum found in Europe. The key to species is followed by species accounts which include detailed morphology, as well as habitat, distribution (worldwide and Britain/Ireland), ecology and useful hints. Each species has a map showing the areas of Europe where it may be found, and a good set of drawings of the microscopic features.
| Publisher |
Institute of Terrestial Ecology (ITE) |
| Pages |
263 |
| ISBN |
0-11-701431-1 |
| Coverage |
All the European species known at the time. |
| Illustrations |
Pen and ink drawings accompany the text, 8 plates each of 5 colour photographs. |
| Identify |
Under a Compound Microscope (also useful to examine under a Stereo Microscope). |
| Specimen Prep. |
Fresh or dried specimens. 5 stems will be enough to cover the variation. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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