Coralline Algae of Central New Zealand
Author : Adele Harvey
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 15,50 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Coralline Algae --new Zealand
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Author : Adele Harvey
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 15,50 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Coralline Algae --new Zealand
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Author : Tracy Farr
Publisher :
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 35,52 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Coralline algae
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Author : Peter Hadden
Publisher : Wairau Press (an imprint of Random House)
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 39,74 MB
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1927158273
In this book, the natural history of New Zealand's North Island, from Lake Taupo up, is described, including geology, soils, climate, flora and fauna. Chapters on different habitats are included, including forests, shrublands, wetlands and the coast.
Author : Brenton Twist
Publisher :
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,38 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Coralline algae
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Coralline algae (Corallinophycideae) are calcifying red algae that form the foundation of many shallow marine ecosystems globally, providing settlement sites for a range of invertebrate larvae, stabilisation of reefs and habitat for grazing and cryptofaunal species. This group of macroalgae are vulnerable to increased anthropogenic disturbances, in particular ocean acidification. Despite their ecological importance and vulnerability, little is known about their diversity, distribution and ecology, globally and within New Zealand. The primary objective of this work was to document the diversity and distribution of coralline algae in New Zealand, and examine the abiotic and biotic factors potentially influencing this distribution across different spatial scales. This body of work used DNA based phylogenetic methods to identify species of corallines collected in the southern region of New Zealand, incorporating data previously collected from central and northern New Zealand. A high level of diversity was revealed in southern New Zealand (77 species identified and 99 predicted), which is in line with what is currently being uncovered globally, with diversity that is two to four times higher than previously estimates that were based on morpho-anatomical identifications. Multivariate clustering and constrained ordination techniques, grouping sites based on similarities in coralline algae community structure and relating this to selected environmental parameters, identified sea surface temperature and light at the seabed as variables significantly correlated with these community groupings across the New Zealand region. Similarly, linear model analysis identified depth, likely a proxy for light, and the type of substrate as being the most important variables explaining the abundance of coralline algae (independent of species identity) across an often overlooked biogenic environment across Foveaux Strait. At local spatial scales (10-100’s m) patterns in coralline algal community structure revealed stochastic dispersal processes likely determine which species establish, followed by competitive interactions driving differences in abundances. These local scale processes are unlikely to influence diversity patterns seen at larger scales across the New Zealand region. Furthermore, high local scale diversity was observed, with few abundant and many rare species. This research provides an important molecular framework and information on distributional patterns of coralline algae needed to further advance knowledge on this ecologically important group.
Author : Wendy A. Nelson
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Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Marine algae
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New Zealand Seaweeds is the first photographic identification guide to New Zealands unique marine algae, by the countrys pre-eminent seaweed expert Wendy Nelson. Across three main sections covering green, brown and red algae, over 150 genera and 250 key species are described. Each species entry includes up-to-date information on nomenclature, type locality, morphology, habitat, distribution and notes on identification and key characteristics. The guide contains over 500 illustrations, with each entry illustrated by either underwater or coastal photographs and supplemented by herbarium scans, microscopic photographs or reproductions of celebrated botanical artist Nancy Adams paintings from the original Seaweeds of New Zealand: An illustrated guide. Informative introductory chapters and breakout boxes introduce New Zealands seaweeds, giving an overview of the countrys aquatic flora and its unique features, information about the coastal environment, macroalgal ecology, distribution and introduced/invasive species, plus material on the uses of macroalgae (particularly in New Zealand by Māori) and the widespread commercial applications of these diverse plants. An essential, all-new reference for professional and recreational users.
Author : Rafael Riosmena-Rodríguez
Publisher : Springer
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 35,87 MB
Release : 2016-10-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 331929315X
Rhodolith beds are recognized internationally as a unique ecosystem, and they are the focus of this interdisciplinary book. These marine beds occur worldwide, from the tropics to the poles, ranging in depth from intertidal to deep subtidal habitats and they are also represented in extensive fossil deposits. In the light of international interest in rhodoliths and maerl concerning their role in coastal ecosystems and with respect to biodiversity, fisheries, and the production of sediment, this book provides the most comprehensive view possible. As readers will discover, rhodoliths/maerl are fundamental to a range of ecological processes, acting as ecosystem engineers including playing key roles in recruitment and providing nursery habitats. Rhodoliths/maerl have been used commercially in some parts of the world, and they are understood to be vulnerable to coastal modifications and human-induced change, and hence their status may serve as an indicator of ecosystem health. Rhodoliths/maerl contribute to global carbon budgets although the extent remains to be evaluated, as do the potential impacts of changing global climates and ocean acidification.
Author : H.W. Johansen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,64 MB
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1351087827
This book is the first step at pulling together the voluminous but scattered information on coralline algae. Much can be said about these omnipresent plants of the sea, and the purpose here is to provide a coherent frame work of data and discussion.
Author : Adele Harvey
Publisher :
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 30,51 MB
Release : 2005
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Author : Nancy Mary Adams
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,36 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
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A large and attractively produced reference book and the only comprehensive book on its subject. Intended for both amateur naturalists and professional botanists. Illustrated with the author's water-colours and including details of microscopic cell structure. The book has an introduction on distribution, ecology, collection and study of seaweeds in New Zealand, full references, glossary and index. The author is a former curator of algae at the (now) Museum of New Zealand.
Author : W. J. Woelkerling
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 10,70 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Nongeniculate coralline red algae, which constitute one of the most widely distributed and ecologically important groups of marine benthic algae, are the focus of this comprehensive treatment covering both fossil and non-fossil genera. Keys for identification of genera and 82 plates of photographic figures are included. Detailed analyses of diagnostic criteria, general descriptions of morphology and anatomy, and relevant taxonomic literature are also provided, along with a glossary of technical terminology, an extensive bibliography, and full nomenclature documentation. This book represents the culmination of 12 years' work on systematic concepts in the group by the author.