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Marine Plants of Australia

Author : John M. Huismann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781760802608
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (26 download)

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Book Synopsis Marine Plants of Australia by : John M. Huismann

Download or read book Marine Plants of Australia written by John M. Huismann and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To most people, the mention of marine plants conjures up images of rotting seaweeds piled high on the beach, or slithering threateningly around bare ankles during a paddle in the shallows. Certainly, the seaweeds do not inspire the imagination or the romanticism that is usually associated with the sea. Marine Plants of Australia might well alter that perception. This third edition illustrates over 600 species of Australia's underwater plant life, mostly using underwater photographs that reveal the amazing colours and intricate patterns found in this largely unknown realm of life. Imagine plants with blue foliage that turns red in the dark, or iridescent plants, or plants that look like rocks painted in shades of pink. There are seaweeds with the consistency of jelly, or with fronds that form an intricate mesh that rivals the best lace. These plants have evolved a startling myriad of shapes, colours and patterns that will impress everyone who views them -- underwater, or through the pages of this book.

Algae of Australia

Author : Gustaaf M. Hallegraeff
Publisher : CSIRO Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780643100398
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Algae of Australia by : Gustaaf M. Hallegraeff

Download or read book Algae of Australia written by Gustaaf M. Hallegraeff and published by CSIRO Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytoplankton account for more than 90% of the biomass of living organisms in the world's seas and produce 50% of the atmospheric oxygen we breathe. They form the base of all marine food webs and play a critical role in shaping global climate. There is an increasing appreciation of their value as key biological indicators of ocean health and the impact of climate change on marine life, fisheries and humans. Algae of Australia: Phytoplankton of Temperate Coastal Waters, the product of three decades of research by Professor Gustaaf Hallegraeff and 11 collaborators, provides descriptions and illustrations of 541 species known from the estuarine, coastal and offshore waters of southern Australia. It includes more than 1,100 photographs and drawings, and represents the first guide for the identification of these fundamentally important microscopic algae in the temperate Australasian region. The book, incorporating comprehensive bibliographies and a glossary of technical terms, will become an indispensable resource for oceanographers, fisheries biologists, aquaculture managers, as well as enquiring non-specialists. Key Features * These organisms form the base of all marine food webs and they are a key indicator of changing ocean temperatures * Full descriptions provided for 541 species * Habitat and distributional information included along with more than 1,100 photographs to aid identification

Marine Plants of Tasmania

Author : Fiona Jean Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780646975832
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book Marine Plants of Tasmania written by Fiona Jean Scott and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Freshwater Cyanoprokaryota of North-eastern Australia

Author : Glenn McGregor
Publisher : CSIRO Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Freshwater Cyanoprokaryota of North-eastern Australia by : Glenn McGregor

Download or read book Freshwater Cyanoprokaryota of North-eastern Australia written by Glenn McGregor and published by CSIRO Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyanoprokaryotes (also known as cyanobacteria or blue-green algae) can form a significant component of benthic, periphytic and floating microphytic assemblages across a diverse range of habitats. They contribute to the productivity of aquatic ecosystems and, in some cases, provide the major carbon source that sustains aquatic food webs. Various members of the Oscillatoriales are known to have caused animal deaths and adversely affected human health. They are also recognised as being an important contributor to and consequence of ecosystem degradation. Their ubiquity in lakes, streams and rivers throughout much of the world, and their ability to form blooms or nuisance growths rapidly are of particular interest to scientists and water managers. Despite their importance, there are very few comprehensive regional accounts of cyanoprokaryote biodiversity in the scientific literature. This volume provides the first detailed account of the freshwater Oscillatoriales of north-eastern Australia. It includes keys, morphological and ecological data for 6 families, 27 genera and 122 species, and photomicrographs and original illustrations to enable the accurate identification of natural populations based on stable and recognisable characters observable with the aid of light microscopy. Distributional data are based on the extensive surveys carried out by the author at 253 localities near lakes, reservoirs, streams and rivers in Queensland and the Northern Territory as well as a review of the Australian phycological literature. Three species are newly described from the genera Leptolyngbya and Trichocoleus.

Tropical Marine Wildlife of Australia

Author : Graham Edgar
Publisher : Reed New Holland
ISBN 13 : 9781921517587
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (175 download)

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Book Synopsis Tropical Marine Wildlife of Australia by : Graham Edgar

Download or read book Tropical Marine Wildlife of Australia written by Graham Edgar and published by Reed New Holland. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical Marine Life of Australia is the definitive guide to tropical Australian and central Indo-Pacific marine life, covering over 2,400 species of animals and plants. Groups covered include seaweeds, corals, molluscs, crustaceans, fishes, reptiles and mammals. The characteristics of each species are outlined, including distinguishing features, distribution and rarity. This indispensable guide covers all common species likely to be encountered by divers and shoreline ramblers, and also many of the more rare species or those with an unusual appearance or lifestyle.

Floodplain Wetland Biota in the Murray-Darling Basin

Author : Kerrylee Rogers
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643096280
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (43 download)

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Book Synopsis Floodplain Wetland Biota in the Murray-Darling Basin by : Kerrylee Rogers

Download or read book Floodplain Wetland Biota in the Murray-Darling Basin written by Kerrylee Rogers and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin provide critical habitat for numerous species of flora and fauna; unfortunately, the ecology of these wetlands is threatened by a range of environmental issues. This book addresses the urgent need for an improved ecohydrological understanding of the biota of Australian freshwater wetlands. It synthesizes key water and habitat requirements for 35 species of plants, 48 species of waterbirds, 17 native and four introduced species of fish, 15 species of frogs, and 16 species of crustaceans and mollusks found in floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin. Each species profile includes: the influence of water regimes on the survival, health and condition of the species; key stimuli for reproduction and germination; habitat and dietary preferences; as well as major knowledge gaps for the species. Floodplain Wetland Biota in the Murray-Darling Basinalso provides an overview of the likely impacts of hydrological change on wetland ecosystems and biota, in the context of climate change and variability, with implications for environmental management. This important book provides an essential baseline for further education, scientific research and management of floodplain wetland biota in the Murray-Darling Basin. KEY FEATURES * Provides an overview of floodplain wetlands in the Murray-Darling Basin and their key freshwater biota (flora and fauna) * Includes information on water and habitat requirements in the form of succinct species profiles * Focuses on the influence of water regimes on the survival, health and condition of species

A Guide to Southern Temperate Seagrasses

Author : Michelle Waycott
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486300170
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Book Synopsis A Guide to Southern Temperate Seagrasses by : Michelle Waycott

Download or read book A Guide to Southern Temperate Seagrasses written by Michelle Waycott and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Southern Temperate Seagrasses describes the exceptionally diverse seagrasses in the temperate parts of the southern hemisphere. This book introduces readers to the evolution, biology and ecology of the southern temperate seagrasses and presents a visual key to allow species identification using easily recognisable features. Detailed information is presented summarising the distinctive features of each species or 'complex', with brief notes about their taxonomy, reproduction and ecology. With information provided in a highly concise format, this book allows readers to rapidly identify a particular seagrass, as well as other species that it may easily be confused with, confirm that the species occurs in a certain area, and access general information on the biology and ecology of the species. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, environmental consultants and both government and non-government agencies.

Australian Marine Life

Author : Graham Edgar
Publisher : Reed New Holland
ISBN 13 : 9781921517174
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (171 download)

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Book Synopsis Australian Marine Life by : Graham Edgar

Download or read book Australian Marine Life written by Graham Edgar and published by Reed New Holland. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people recognise the beauty and diversity of plant and animal communities in Australia's tropical seas, particularly those along the Great Barrier Reef. By contrast, relatively few know about the immense variety along the southern half of the continent. Now in soft cover, this book describes 1,450 of the most commonly seen plants and animals of the region and includes notes on their habitat and distribution; 1,500 full colour photographs and a wealth of information for academic biologists, divers, beachcombers

Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes

Author : Samantha Capon
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643104534
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Book Synopsis Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes by : Samantha Capon

Download or read book Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes written by Samantha Capon and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vegetation communities in Australia's riverine landscapes are ecologically, economically and culturally significant. They are also among the most threatened ecosystems on the continent and have been dramatically altered as a result of human activities and climate change. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes brings together, for the first time, the results of the substantial amount of research that has been conducted over the last few decades into the biology, ecology and management of these important plant communities in Australia. The book is divided into four sections. The first section provides context with respect to the spatial and temporal dimensions of riverine landscapes in Australia. The second section examines key groups of riverine plants, while the third section provides an overview of riverine vegetation in five major regions of Australia, including patterns, significant threats and management. The final section explores critical issues associated with the conservation and management of riverine plants and vegetation, including water management, salinity, fire and restoration. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes highlights the incredible diversity and dynamic nature of riverine vegetation across Australia, and will be an excellent reference for researchers, academics and environmental consultants.

Australia's Poisonous Plants, Fungi and Cyanobacteria

Author : Ross McKenzie
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486313876
Total Pages : 977 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Book Synopsis Australia's Poisonous Plants, Fungi and Cyanobacteria by : Ross McKenzie

Download or read book Australia's Poisonous Plants, Fungi and Cyanobacteria written by Ross McKenzie and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia's Poisonous Plants, Fungi and Cyanobacteria is the first full-colour, comprehensive guide to the major natural threats to health in Australia affecting domestic and native animals and humans. The overriding aim of the book is to prevent poisoning, as there are few effective treatments available, particularly in domestic animals. The species have been chosen because of their capacity to threaten life or damage important organs, their relative abundance or wide distribution in native and naturalised Australian flora, or because of their extensive cultivation as crops, pastures or in gardens. These include flowering plants, ferns and cone-bearing plants, macrofungi, ergot fungi and cyanobacteria. The plant species are grouped by life form such as herbs, grasses and sedges, shrubs, trees, and for flowering plants by flower type and colour for ease of identification. Species described have colour photographs, distribution maps and notes on confusing species, habitats, toxins, animals affected, conditions of poisoning, clinical signs and symptoms, post mortem changes, therapy, prevention and control. Symbols are used for quick reference to poisoning duration and available ways of managing poisoning. As further aids to understanding, poisoning hot-spots are highlighted and the book lists plants under the headings of animals affected and organs affected. A Digest gives brief details for all poisonous species in Australia. This book is written in a straightforward style making it accessible to a wide audience including farmers, veterinarians, agricultural advisors, gardeners, horticulturists, botanists and park rangers, medical practitioners and paramedics, teachers, parents and pet owners. First published in 2012 as a hardback and made available in eBook format in 2020.

Marine Decapod Crustacea of Southern Australia

Author : Gary C. B. Poore
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 9780643069060
Total Pages : 626 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (69 download)

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Book Synopsis Marine Decapod Crustacea of Southern Australia by : Gary C. B. Poore

Download or read book Marine Decapod Crustacea of Southern Australia written by Gary C. B. Poore and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2004 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Photosynthesis in the Marine Environment

Author : Sven Beer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119979587
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis Photosynthesis in the Marine Environment by : Sven Beer

Download or read book Photosynthesis in the Marine Environment written by Sven Beer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Marine photosynthesis provides for at least half of the primary production worldwide..." Photosynthesis in the Marine Environment constitutes a comprehensive explanation of photosynthetic processes as related to the special environment in which marine plants live. The first part of the book introduces the different photosynthesising organisms of the various marine habitats: the phytoplankton (both cyanobacteria and eukaryotes) in open waters, and macroalgae, marine angiosperms and photosymbiont-containing invertebrates in those benthic environments where there is enough light for photosynthesis to support growth, and describes how these organisms evolved. The special properties of seawater for sustaining primary production are then considered, and the two main differences between terrestrial and marine environments in supporting photosynthesis and plant growth are examined, namely irradiance and inorganic carbon. The second part of the book outlines the general mechanisms of photosynthesis, and then points towards the differences in light-capturing and carbon acquisition between terrestrial and marine plants. This is followed by discussing the need for a CO2 concentrating mechanism in most of the latter, and a description of how such mechanisms function in different marine plants. Part three deals with the various ways in which photosynthesis can be measured for marine plants, with an emphasis on novel in situ measurements, including discussions of the extent to which such measurements can serve as a proxy for plant growth and productivity. The final chapters of the book are devoted to ecological aspects of marine plant photosynthesis and growth, including predictions for the future.

Australian Echinoderms

Author : Timothy O'Hara
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486307639
Total Pages : 633 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Book Synopsis Australian Echinoderms by : Timothy O'Hara

Download or read book Australian Echinoderms written by Timothy O'Hara and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Echinoderms, including feather stars, seastars, brittle stars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers, are some of the most beautiful and interesting animals in the sea. They play an important ecological role and several species of sea urchins and sea cucumbers form the basis of important fisheries. Over 1000 species live in Australian waters, from the shoreline to the depths of the abyssal plain and the tropics to Antarctic waters. Australian Echinoderms is an authoritative account of Australia’s 110 families of echinoderms. It brings together in a single volume comprehensive information on the identification, biology, evolution, ecology and management of these animals for the first time. Richly illustrated with beautiful photographs and written in an accessible style, Australian Echinoderms suits the needs of marine enthusiasts, academics and fisheries managers both in Australia and other geographical areas where echinoderms are studied.

Discovering Australian Flora

Author : Fanny Karouta-Manasse
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486315860
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Book Synopsis Discovering Australian Flora by : Fanny Karouta-Manasse

Download or read book Discovering Australian Flora written by Fanny Karouta-Manasse and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia's complex, beautiful and diverse flora is showcased in stunning botanic gardens across the continent. Through exquisite colour photographs taken at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) or during field trips with the National Seed Bank, Fanny Karouta-Manasse celebrates the minute and intriguing details of these plants. This second edition of Discovering Australian Flora explains how plants are displayed in the ANBG according to themes and provides clear and simple geographical, historical and botanical information, including descriptions of plant characteristics. It also describes the unique features of Australian flora, such as their reliance on fire and ability to survive in poor soil, and looks in detail at the two dominant genera in the Australian landscape – Eucalyptus and Acacia. Extensively updated with new photographs and a new chapter on conservation, this beautiful book offers detailed insight into Australia's native flora. It will appeal not only to visitors to the ANBG but to anyone with an appreciation and passion for nature's beauty and the wonders of Australia's botanical treasures.

Plant Life on the Sandplains in Southwest Australia

Author : H. Lambers
Publisher : Apollo Books
ISBN 13 : 9781742585642
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (856 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Life on the Sandplains in Southwest Australia by : H. Lambers

Download or read book Plant Life on the Sandplains in Southwest Australia written by H. Lambers and published by Apollo Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A thorough revision and expansion of Pate and Beard's Kwongan--Plant Life of the Sandplain (1984)"--Page 4 of cover.

Seagrasses of Australia

Author : Anthony W. D. Larkum
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331971354X
Total Pages : 791 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Seagrasses of Australia written by Anthony W. D. Larkum and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes the place of “Biology of Seagrasses: A Treatise on the Biology of Seagrasses with Special Reference to the Australian Region”, co-edited by A.W.D. Larkum, A.J. MaCComb and S.A. Shepherd and published by Elsevier in 1989. The first book has been influential, but it is now 25 years since it was published and seagrass studies have progressed and developed considerably since then. The design of the current book follows in the steps of the first book. There are chapters on taxonomy, floral biology, biogeography and regional studies. The regional studies emphasize the importance of Australia having over half of the world’s 62 species, including some ten species published for Australia since the previous book. There are a number of chapters on ecology and biogeography; fish biology and fisheries and dugong biology are prominent chapters. Physiological aspects again play an important part, including new knowledge on the role of hydrogen sulphide in sediments and on photosynthetic processes. Climate change, pollution and environmental degradation this time gain an even more important part of the book. Decline of seagrasses around Australia are also discussed in detail in several chapters. Since the first book was published two new areas have received special attention: blue carbon and genomic studies. Seagrasses are now known to be a very important player in the formation of blue carbon, i.e. carbon that has a long turnover time in soils and sediments. Alongside salt marshes and mangroves, seagrasses are now recognized as playing a very important role in the formation of blue carbon. And because Australia has such an abundance and variety of seagrasses, their role in blue carbon production and turnover is of great importance. The first whole genomes of seagrasses are now available and Australia has played an important role here. It appears that seagrasses have several different suites of genes as compared with other (land) plants and even in comparison with freshwater hydrophytes. This difference is leading to important molecular biological studies where the new knowledge will be important to the understanding and conservation of seagrass ecosystems in Australia. Thus by reason of its natural abundance of diverse seagrasses and a sophisticated seagrass research community in Australia it is possible to produce a book which will be attractive to marine biologists, coastal scientists and conservationists from many countries around the world.

Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia

Author : Andrew Benwell
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486313663
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia written by Andrew Benwell and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia describes the rich flora of this biogeographically distinct region located on the east coast of Australia, covering the north coast of New South Wales and coastal South-East Queensland. This guide presents a selection of common, threatened and ecologically significant plants found in the region’s major vegetation habitats including rainforest, heathland, grassy forest, wetlands and rock outcrops. More than 500 plants are featured, with photographs and descriptive features enabling the reader to identify these species if encountered. Interesting biological, cultural and historical characteristics of each species are included, along with notes on the plant’s biogeography and a map of its distribution. Suitable for anyone with an interest in plant ecology and botany, Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia is the definitive guide to this fascinating region of Australia and its unique flora.