The main goal of the book is to demonstrate the wide variety of microscopy methods being used to investigate natural and altered diatom structures. This book on Diatom Microscopy gives an introduction to the wide panoply of microscopy methods being used to investigate d... Lees meer.

In The Diatomace of Philadelphia and Vicinity Charles S. Boyer presents a meticulous examination of diatoms a crucial group of microorganisms that exhibit extraordinary diversity and ecological significance. Written in a scientific yet accessible style the book sta... Lees meer.

This much revised and expanded edition provides a valuable and detailed summary of the many uses of diatoms in a wide range of applications in the environmental and earth sciences. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of diatoms in analysing ecological problems rela... Lees meer.

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DIATOM MORPHOGENESIS A unique book presenting the range of silica structures formed by diatoms theories and hypotheses of how they are made and applications to nanotechnology by use or imitation of diatom morphogenesis. There are up to 200 000 species of diatoms each... Lees meer.

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THE MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY OF DIATOMS This book contains unique advanced applications using mathematics algorithmic techniques geometric analysis and other computational methods in diatom research. Historically diatom research has centered on taxonomy and system... Lees meer.

This edited book provides a comprehensive and a reliable source of information on all major areas of diatom research. It addresses research advances in the key areas of diatom biology morphology systematics phylogeny and ecology along with their interdisciplinary app... Lees meer.

DIATOM GLIDING MOTILITY Moving photosynthetic organisms are still a great mystery for biologists and this book summarizes what is known and reports the current understanding and modeling of those complex processes. The book covers a broad range of work describing o... Lees meer.

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The capacity of diatom species to survive gastrointestinal passage through algivorous minnows was examined. In order to determine whether diatom taxa varied in digestibility live dead ratios of cells taken from the minnows feces were compared with live dead ratios of... Lees meer.

This comprehensive guide is designed for researchers professionals and students looking to deepen their knowledge of diatoms including detailed information on diatom photosynthesis regulation at the molecular scale as well as their significant ecological roles all... Lees meer.

Diatoms are a large and diverse group of single-celled algae. Diatom-based indices are increasingly becoming important tools for assessment of environmental conditions in aquatic systems. Diatoms have long been lauded for their use as powerful and reliable environmental... Lees meer.

This book presents a wide-ranging introduction to the diatoms together with an illustrated description of over 250 genera. Diatoms are important as perhaps the commonest group of autotrophic plants on earth and are abundant in all waters and on soils and moist surfaces.... Lees meer.