The Lives of Seaweeds: A Natural History of Our Planets Seaweeds and Other Algae Phillips Julie A.
A richly illustrated exploration of the world's seaweeds and algaeThe Lives of Seaweeds presents an inside look at the remarkable world of seaweeds and other algae. Coming in all colors, shapes, and…
Specifikacia The Lives of Seaweeds: A Natural History of Our Planets Seaweeds and Other Algae Phillips Julie A.
A richly illustrated exploration of the world's seaweeds and algaeThe Lives of Seaweeds presents an inside look at the remarkable world of seaweeds and other algae. Coming in all colors, shapes, and sizes, from unicellular and bioluminescent algae to giant kelps, seaweeds and algae are omnipresent, forming the basis of most marine food webs. They are also the most numerous photosynthetic organisms on Earth and provide seventy percent of the planet's oxygen. Touted as the biofuel of the future, they are a cheap and nutritious food source, exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties, and play a central role in biogeochemical cycles that maintain the health of our planet.Featuring hundreds of beautiful images, this book takes a deep dive to explore the unique traits and characteristics of seaweeds and other algae. A wealth of graphics, photos, and accessible text
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