New Pacific Coast Marine Algae

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... PLATE 37 Sadaisia epiphytica Setchell and Gardner Fig. 10. A portion of the basal layer of a plant, as seen from above, showing a few rows of cells one layer deep at the right and beginning to develop erect filaments at the left. X 250. Fig. 11. A few erect filaments showing complex gonidangia at the outer ends. X 250. Sadaisia subimmersa Setchell and Gardner Fig. 12. A section through the host perpendicular to the flat surface, showing various stages of development of Badaisia on the surface at the left, and variously embedded groups to the right. X 250. Fig. 13. Various stages in the development of the basal layer. X 250. Sadaisia laminariae Setchell and Gardner Fig. 14. A few highly magnified erect filaments, three of them bearing terminal gonidangia. X 500. Fig. 15. The same as figure 14, but less magnified, showing the margin of the colony at the left. X 250. Fig. 16. A portion of the basal layer showing the method of its development. X 375. Sadaisia clavata Setchell and Gardner Fig. 17. A perpendicular section through a plant showing the character of the erect filaments and one gonidangium. X 250. Fig. 18. A portion of the basal layer. X 250. Hyella littorinae Setchell and Gardner Fig. 19. Showing a few forms assumed by the erect filaments, the upper portions representing the outer ends. X 250. Fig. 20. A few groups of cells as seen from above, representing the outer ends of the filaments. X 250. Dermocarpa bemispherica Setchell and Gardner Fig. 21. Showing one cell in the lower left-hand corner representing the vegetative condition, and the others in various stages of gonidia formation. X 500. Dermocarpa pacifica Setchell and Gardner Fig. 22. A group of cells at the cross wall of the host, a common wedgeshaped form. X 250. Fig....

"Created for those who work and play on the shores and in the shallow subtidal of the Pacific, this easy-to-use field guide is suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. Featuring a "quick key" and filled with interesting details, this comprehensive book will enable you to readily identify 128 species of nmarine algae commonly found along the coast from Alaska to Baja California. Each species is accompanied by at least one color photograph, and text that covers identifying characteristics, range, and habit. Contains 138 color photographs, 14 line drawings that illustrate algal structures and life cycles, 3 easy-to-use keys to help sort and identify specimens and 9 recipes for cooking with seaweed." -- Amazon.com viewed March 30, 2021.

Gardner and Setchell's definitive study of the marine algae of the Pacific Coast of North America is a landmark work in phycology. Part 2 covers the red and brown algae, with detailed descriptions of over 300 species and dozens of beautiful illustrations. This volume is an essential reference for marine biologists, botanists, and anyone interested in the diversity of life in our oceans. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential—and often surprising—roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to sustainable biofuels, and some species, like kelp, contribute to the remediation of coastal ecosystems. Featuring an attractive new full-color design, the expanded Pacific Seaweeds includes updated species descriptions, dozens of additional color photos, new species discovered since the original edition, and brand-new sections on common shore plants and the use of DNA techniques to discover, catalog and identify seaweeds. It also features several new recipes and an essay on umami—because in addition to all its other uses, some species of seaweed make delectable food. Packed with illustrations, vivid color photographs, comprehensive scientific information and further readings, this easy-to-use guidebook will appeal to marine biologists, amateur beachcombers, gourmet foragers and everyone in between.