Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780123705181)

Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea reference examines how photosynthesis evolved on Earth and how phytoplankton evolved through time - ultimately to permit the evolution of complex life, including human beings. The first of its kind, this book provides thorough coverage of key topics, with contributions by leading experts in biophysics, evolutionary biology, micropaleontology, marine ecology, and biogeochemistry.This exciting new book is of interest not only to students and researchers in marine science, but also to evolutionary biologists and ecologists interested in understanding the origins and diversification of life. Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea offers these students and researchers an understanding of the molecular evolution, phylogeny, fossil record, and environmental processes that collectively permits us to comprehend the rise of phytoplankton and their impact on Earth's ecology and biogeochemistry. It is certain to become the first and best word on this exhilarating topic.

Author: Paul Falkowski
ISBN-10: 0123705185
ISBN-13: 9780123705181
Publisher: Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2007
Pages: 456
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.39lbs
Size: 10.33h x 7.47w x 1.10d