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THE BIOLOGY OF FREE-LIVING HETEROTROPHIC FLAGELLATES
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| By: |
David J. Patterson (Editor), Jacob Larsen (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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| ISBN 10: |
0198577478 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780198577478 |
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| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
30 January, 1992 |
| Series: |
Systematics Association Special Volumes 45 |
| Pages: |
520 |
| Description: |
Free-living flagellates have recently been recognized as the most important consumers in aquatic ecosystems and are of direct relevance to all systems ecologists, aquatic biologists, and researchers into the Greenhouse effect. There has been no synthesis of this area before, thus this volume provides the first cohesive and authoritative account of this important field. The book will be of interest to protozoologists, protistologists, evolutionary biologists, andecologists dealing with aquatic or soil ecosystems, as well as to general and teaching biologists. |
| Synopsis: |
Flagellated protozoa are important in two biological disciplines. In evolutionary biology, flagellates are critical to understanding the origins of eukaryotic cells and their diversification as protists and subsequently as plants, animals, and fungi. Flagellated protozoa also play a key role in aquatic ecosystems, where they regulate bacterial numbers and control the remineralization of nutrients. The aim of this volume is to provide a synthesis of information on these organisms. Chapters deal with the organization, diversity, ecology, and maintenance of free-living flagellates. Each chapter is written by a recognized authority in their field. The book will be of interest to protozoologists, protistologists, evolutionary biologists, and ecologists dealing with aquatic or soil ecosystems. |
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numerous line figures,halftones,line illustrations |
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UK |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press |
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