World Famous Comics: Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea
Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea
By: Paul Falkowski Publisher: Academic Press Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Academic Press Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 520 Publication Date: August 01, 2007
Product Description: This text reference examines how photosynthesis evolved on Earth and how phytoplankton evolved through time - ultimately to permit the evolution of complex life, including human beings. The first of its kind, this book provides thorough coverage of key topics, with contributions by leading experts in biophysics, evolutionary biology, micropaleontology, marine ecology, and biogeochemistry.
This exciting new book is of interest not only to students and researchers in marine science, but also to evolutionary biologists and ecologists interested in understanding the origins and diversification of life. Primary Producers of the Sea offers these students and researchers an understanding of the molecular evolution, phylogeny, fossil record, and environmental processes that collectively permits us to comprehend the rise of phytoplankton and their impact on Earth's ecology and biogeochemistry. It is certain to become the first and best word on this exhilarating topic.
* Discusses the evolution of phytoplankton in the world's oceans as the first living organisms and the first and basic producers in the earths food chain * Includes the latest developments in the evolution and ecology of marine phytoplankton specifically with additional information on marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles * The only book to consider of the evolution of phytoplankton and its role in molecular evolution, biogeochemistry, paleontology, and oceanographic aspects * Written at a level suitable for related reading use in courses on the Evolution of the Biosphere, Ecological and Biological oceanography and marine biology, and Biodiversity
An complete and excellent treatment of the modern classification and evolution of algae This work covers the state of the art and all recent research dealing with primary producers, their origin in the Archaean, their evolution during Proterozoic, Paleozoic and Mesozoic times, and the classification and ecology of the main groups of algae, including Cyanobacteria and other proalgae. It introduces the reader with the classification of Eukaryotes and the position of eualgae amd metalgae in the tree of life, and also deals with other related topics such as symbiogenesis and the origin of algae, pigments and photosystems, fossil markers and evolution and other related issues. Highly recommended for both researchers in phycology and students of botany, and also for all people interested in biodiversity.
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