"Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification, Second Edition is an authoritative and practical treatise on the classification, biodiversity, and ecology of all known genera of freshwater algae from North America. The book provides essential taxonomic and ecological information about one of the most diverse and ubiquitous groups of organisms on earth. This single volume brings together experts on all the groups of algae that occur in fresh waters (also soils, snow, and extreme inland environments). In the decade since the first edition, there has been an explosion of new information on the classification, ecology, and biogeography of many groups of algae, with the use of molecular techniques and renewed interest in biological diversity. Accordingly, this new edition covers updated classification information of most algal groups and the reassignment of many genera and species, as well as new research on harmful algal blooms.
Extensive and completeDescribes every genus of freshwater algae known from North America, with an analytical dichotomous key, descriptions of diagnostic features, and at least one image of every genus.Full-color images throughout provide superb visual examples of freshwater algaeUpdated Environmental Issues and Classifications, including new information on harmful algal blooms (HAB)Fully revised introductory chapters, including new topics on biodiversity, and taste and odor problemsUpdated to reflect the rapid advances in algal classification and taxonomy due to the widespread use of DNA technologies .

Table of contents :
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Freshwater Algae, Pages 1-11, Robert G. Sheath, John D. Wehr
Chapter 2 - Habitats of Freshwater Algae, Pages 13-74, John D. Wehr, Robert G. Sheath
Chapter 3 - Coccoid Cyanobacteria, Pages 75-133, Jiří Komárek, Jeffrey R. Johansen
Chapter 4 - Filamentous Cyanobacteria, Pages 135-235, Jiří Komárek, Jeffrey R. Johansen
Chapter 5 - Red Algae, Pages 237-264, Robert G. Sheath, Morgan L. Vis
Chapter 6 - Flagellate Green Algae, Pages 265-313, Takashi Nakada, Hisayoshi Nozaki
Chapter 7 - Nonmotile Coccoid and Colonial Green Algae, Pages 315-373, Elliot Shubert, Georg Gärtner
Chapter 8 - Filamentous (Nonconjugating) and Plantlike Green Algae, Pages 375-427, David M. John, Fabio Rindi
Chapter 9 - Conjugating Green Algae Including Desmids, Pages 429-457, John D. Hall, Richard M. McCourt
Chapter 10 - Photosynthetic Euglenoids, Pages 459-483, Richard E. Triemer, Bożena Zakryś
Chapter 11 - Xanthophyte, Eustigmatophyte, and Raphidophyte Algae, Pages 485-536, Donald W. Ott, Carla K. Oldham-Ott, Nataliya Rybalka, Thomas Friedl
Chapter 12 - Chrysophyceae and Phaeothamniophyceae, Pages 537-586, Kenneth H. Nicholls, Daniel E. Wujek
Chapter 13 - Haptophyte Algae, Pages 587-605, Kenneth H. Nicholls
Chapter 14 - Synurophyte Algae*, Pages 607-651, Peter A. Siver
Chapter 15 - Centric and Araphid Diatoms, Pages 653-708, J. Patrick Kociolek, Edward C. Theriot,, David M. Williams,, Matthew Julius,, Eugene F. Stoermer,, John C. Kingston
Chapter 16 - Bacillariophyceae: The Raphid Diatoms, Pages 709-772, J. Patrick Kociolek, S.A. Spaulding, R.L. Lowe
Chapter 17 - Dinoflagellates, Pages 773-807, Susan Carty, Matthew W. Parrow
Chapter 18 - Cryptomonads, Pages 809-850, Brec L. Clay
Chapter 19 - Brown Algae, Pages 851-871, John D. Wehr
Chapter 20 - Harmful Algal Blooms, Pages 873-920, Sue B. Watson, Brian A. Whitton, Scott N. Higgins, Hans W. Paerl, Bryan W. Brooks, John D. Wehr
Chapter 21 - Use of Algae in Ecological Assessments, Pages 921-962, R.Jan Stevenson, John P. Smol
Glossary, Pages 963-978
Author Index, Pages 979-1013
Subject Index, Pages 1015-1024
Taxonomic Index, Pages 1025-1050