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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Pentecost, A., 1984
Introduction to Freshwater Algae
A useful introductory guide to the subject.
Contains a number of minor typgraphic errors, but these do not detract from its usefulness.
| Publisher |
The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd |
| Pages |
247 |
| ISBN |
0 85546143 8 |
| Comments and Corrigenda |
Key to Major Classes (page 16)
2b should lead to 6
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3a should lead to 4
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The page numbers for the Chlorophyceae table on page 133 are: 135, 148, 150, 173, 178, 188, 190, 191, 192 and 197. |
| Coverage |
Common British species of freshwater algae and cyanobacteria. |
| Illustrations |
48 plates of line drawings, a few with green ink. |
| Identify |
Under a Compound Microscope. |
| Specimen Prep. |
Mostly fresh material. |
| Difficulty |
Varied. Generally, the more complicated the alga, the easier to identify. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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