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Author Thomas, David N. (David Neville), 1962-

Title Seaweeds / David N. Thomas
Published London : Natural History Museum, [2002]
©2002

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Description 96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 21cm
regular print
Series Life series
Life series.
Summary "Seaweeds offer a rich variety of habitats for animals and serve as important food sources. David Thomas describes the red, brown, and green classifications that encompass over ten thousand species and emphasizes that seaweeds can be understood as dynamic canopies only by visualizing them under water. He explains how seaweeds get all of their nutrients from the surrounding water, needing roots only to anchor to the sea floor, and how some species use "anti-grazing" strategies to discourage fish by releasing swift doses of unappetizing acids." "The economic value of seaweed is astounding. Some species are harvested for $1 billion annually, and seaweed constitutes up to 10 percent of the average diet in Japan. The search continues for compounds in seaweed that may be beneficial as new drugs, antibiotics, and cancer treatments. Not only is seaweed vital to coastal ecosystems, but it is also an important part of everyday life."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Marine plants.
Marine algae -- Pictorial works.
Marine algae.
Marine algae -- Ecology.
Genre/Form Pictorial works.
Author Natural History Museum (London, England)
LC no. 2002023141
ISBN 0565091751 paperback