The Biology of Free-living Heterotrophic FlagellatesDavid J. Patterson, Jacob Larsen, Systematics Association Flagellated protozoa have become important in two biological disciplines. In evolutionary biology flagellates are critical to understanding the origins of eukaryotic cells and their diversification as protists and subsequently as plants, animals and fungi. Flagellated protozoa also play a key role in aquatic ecosystems, where they regulate bacterial numbers and control the remineralization of nutrients. The aim of this volume is to provide a synthesis of information on these organisms. Chapters deal with the organization, diversity, ecology, and maintenance of free-living flagellates. Each chapter is written by a recognized authority in his or her field. The book will be of interest to protozoologists, protistologists, evolutionary biologists, and ecologists dealing with aquatic or soil ecosystems. |
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Contents
List of contributors | 1 |
Flagellate design and function | 7 |
Trophic strategies among heterotrophic flagellates | 21 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Biology of Free-living Heterotrophic Flagellates Volume 45 of Special volume / The Systematics association, ISSN 0309-2593 Volume 45 of Systematics Association Publications Issue 45 of Systematics Association special volume, ISSN 0309-2593 Volume 45 of Systematics Association: The Systematics Association special volume |
| Editors | David J. Patterson, Jacob Larsen, Systematics Association |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Systematics Association, 1991 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | Jul 31, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0198577478, 9780198577478 |
| Length | 505 pages |
| Subjects | › Fiction / Classics |
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