Dixon, P.S. & Irvine, L.M. Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1 Rhodophyta. Part 1 Introduction, Nemaliales, Gigartinales. 1st. Ed. Pub. British Museum (Natural History). 1977
pp.xi, 252 with b/w. illus. throughout. 8vo. Covers gently shelf-rubbed and gently sunned to spine o/w. a fine softback.
The first of three parts comprising Volume 1, this book covers the orders Nemaliales and Gigartinales. A general introduction to the Rhodophyta deals with such topics as morphology, reproduction and economic utilization. Each species is then described and illustrated and notes on the ecology and distribution are given. Keys to aid identification are also included.
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