The Phycogeography of Freshwater Algae
- Authors
- Type
- Book
- Journal
- Encyclopedia of Inland Waters
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Pages
- 219–223
- Identifiers
- DOI: 10.1016/B978-012370626-3.00256-8
- ISBN: 978-0-12-370626-3
- Source
- Elsevier
- Keywords
- License
- Unknown
Abstract
In most textbooks, algae, in general, appear as cosmopolitan species that occur anywhere at any time, therefore are, in addition, ubiquitous. In this article we demonstrate that algal species can be quite restricted in their geographical distribution exhibiting similar patterns as higher plants. Mechanisms of dispersal, dispersal agents, and survival of transport conditions are also discussed.
