Algal Symbiosis - A Continuum of Interaction Strategies

Klappentext This 1983 book explores algal symbiosis, which is central to understanding cell biology and the origins of innovation in evolution. Zusammenfassung Few groups of organisms have been more successful in forming intimate symbioses with other organisms than the evolutionarily diverse group! the algae. Symbiotic systems provide biologists with tools to study biological phenomena! and are central to understanding cell biology and the origins of innovation in evolution. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements; Introduction Lynda J. Goff; 1. Phycozoans, phycozoology, phycozoologists? R. L. Pardy; 2. The coral-algal symbiosis Dennis L. Taylor; 3. Symbiosis in foraminifera John J. Lee and Marie McEnery; 4. The radiolarian symbiosis O. Roger Anderson; 5. The Prochloron symbiosis R. L. Pardy, R. A. Lewin, and K. Lee; 6. Retention of algal chloroplasts by molluscs Rosalind Hinde; 7. The Azolla-Anabaena azollae symbiosis Gerald A. Peters and Harry E. Calvert; 8. Algal-fungal relationships in lichens: recognition, synthesis and development Vernon Ahmahjian and Jerome B. Jacobs; 9. Subaerial symbiotic green algae: interactions with vascular plant hosts Russell L. Chapman and Barry H. Good; Taxonomic index; Author index; Subject index.

Product details

• Authors: Goff, Lynda J. Goff
• Assisted by: Lynda J. Goff (Editor), Goff Lynda J. (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521177429
• ISBN: 978-0-521-17742-9
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Marine Biology, Botany & plant sciences, Botany and plant sciences, Phycology (algae and seaweed)