Chlorophyta: Sphaeropleales

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-662-71100-2
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 733 Seiten, Format (B × H): 127 mm x 203 mm

Reihe: Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa

The order Sphaeropleales comprises a diverse and ecologically significant group of green algae within the class Chlorophyceae. Members of the Sphaeropleales display a remarkable variety of morphologies, ranging from unicellular to colonial and filamentous forms. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of 22 families with 74 genera, including detailed descriptions of families, genera, and species, along with identification keys and illustrations. It covers both European and non-European species. The classification presented in this volume is based on a combination of morphological, phylogenetic, and ultrastructural characteristics, which have been carefully considered in the identification process. 

With a strong focus on taxonomy, ecology, and distinguishing features, this book serves as an essential reference for researchers, students, and enthusiasts seeking to identify and study these algae. 

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bock, Christina

Geriš, Rodan

Krienitz, Lothar

Škaloud, Pavel

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to the Sphaeropleales.- Traits of the Sphaeropleales.- Reproduction of Sphaeropleales.- Ecology of the Sphaeropleales.- Phylogeny and evolution of the Sphaeropleales.- Applications.- Sampling, isolation, and culturing of Sphaeropleales.- Classification of the Sphaeropleales.- Glossary.- Systematic part.

Über Autor(innen)

Christina Bock – Postdoctoral Fellow at the University Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Rodan Geriš – Hydrobiologist at the water management laboratory of the Morava River Board, s. e., Brno, Czech Republic
Lothar Krienitz - Head (retired) of the laboratory of phycology and algal strain collection at the?Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Stechlin, Germany
Pavel Škaloud – Associate Professor at the Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic