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The Diatom World

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  • © 2011

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Editors:
  1. Joseph Seckbach

    1. Jerusalem, The Hebrew University Of, Efrat, Israel

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  2. Patrick Kociolek

    1. , Dept. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado Museum of Natural, Boulder, USA

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  • Contributions from some of the leading experts in the field
  • Includes important compilations and new research results
  • New and emerging research areas related to diatoms are introduced and discussed

Part of the book series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology (COLE, volume 19)

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Collecting, Cleaning, Mounting, and Photographing Diatoms

    • Stephen S. Nagy
    Pages 1-18

  3. Taxonomy, Systematics and Phylogeny

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 19-19
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  4. TAXONOMY, SYSTEMATICS AND PHYLOGENY

    1. Morphology, Cell Wall, Cytology, Ultrastructure and Morphogenetic Studies

      • Eileen J. Cox
      Pages 21-45

    2. An Overview of Diatom Classification with Some Prospects for the Future

      • David M. Williams, J. Patrick Kociolek
      Pages 47-91

    3. A Review of the Evolution of the Diatoms from the Origin of the Lineage to Their Populations

      • Linda K. Medlin
      Pages 93-118

    4. Status of the Pursuit of the Diatom Phylogeny: Are Traditional Views and New Molecular Paradigms Really That Different?

      • Edward C. Theriot, Elizabeth Ruck, Matt Ashworth, Teofil Nakov, Robert K. Jansen
      Pages 119-142

  5. Diatom Biology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143
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  6. DIATOM BIOLOGY

    1. Size and Sex

      • David G. Mann
      Pages 145-166

    2. Classical Breeding in Diatoms: Scientific Background and Practical Perspectives

      • Victor A. Chepurnov, Peter Chaerle, Luc Roef, Annemieke Van Meirhaeghe, Koen Vanhoutte
      Pages 167-194

    3. Epizoic and Epiphytic Diatoms

      • Mary Ann Tiffany
      Pages 195-209

    4. Diatom Viruses

      • Yuji Tomaru, Keizo Nagasaki
      Pages 211-225

    5. Benthic Diatoms in Biofilm Culture

      • Roberta Congestri, Patrizia Albertano
      Pages 227-243

    6. Possible Buckling Phenomena in Diatom Morphogenesis

      • Richard Gordon, Mary Ann Tiffany
      Pages 245-271

    7. Diatom Frustules: Physical, Optical, and Biotechnological Applications

      • Helen E. Townley
      Pages 273-289

  7. Freshwater Ecology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 291-291
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  8. FRESHWATER ECOLOGY

    1. The Importance of Scale in Understanding the Natural History of Diatom Communities

      • Rex L. Lowe
      Pages 293-311

    2. Patterns of Diatom Distribution in Relation to Salinity

      • Marina Potapova
      Pages 313-332

    3. Diatoms from Hot Springs from Kuril and Sakhalin Islands (Far East, Russia)

      • Tatiana V. Nikulina, J. Patrick Kociolek
      Pages 333-363

    4. Living on the pH Edge: Diatom Assemblages of Low-pH Lakes in Western Pomerania (NW Poland)

      • Andrzej Witkowski, Teresa Radziejewska, Brygida Wawrzyniak-Wydrowska, Horst Lange-Bertalot, Małgorzata Bąk, Jörg Gelbrecht
      Pages 365-384
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Diatom biology, genomics and ecology are becoming more relevant to the human species. While there have been recent compilations of some of the applied aspects of diatoms, and the dizzying pace of taxonomic revisions, this new volume bring us up to date on their classification, biology and ecology, as well as covering the topics of genomics and applied uses. In this collection, some of the leaders in diatom research present either new information or summarize recent research efforts on a wide range of topics, including the tree of life of diatoms, their classifications, the wide habitats and ecological spectra the group exploits, as well as the beauty of their form. This volume celebrates the diversity, emerging areas of research and fascinating ecology of the diatoms bringing this group of world-renown and emerging research leaders together. 'The Diatom World' will foster greater appreciation and research contributions on this incredibly diverse and fascinating group of organisms.

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From the reviews:

“This book describes the properties of diatoms, or with a more appropriate expression the diatom world. … this book provides a great insight into the diatom world. Interestingly, this book contains not only reviews but the authors’ own results. It is well illustrated with graphs and photos that bring closer to us not only the diatoms but the researchers as well. This book can be recommended to everyone interested in these algae and in this field of science.” (M. Duleba, Acta Botanica Hungarica, Vol. 54 (1-2), 2012)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Jerusalem, The Hebrew University Of, Efrat, Israel

    Joseph Seckbach

  • , Dept. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado Museum of Natural, Boulder, USA

    Patrick Kociolek

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