Atlas of Phytoplankton

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The Atlas of Phytoplankton is a reference point for marine, transitional and freshwater scientists and students involved in phytoplankton identification and classification, as it provides a list of all the phytoplankton species currently known, classified by division, class and genus.

The Atlas includes a total of 1,254 different species and, for each one of them, it provides an illustrative card that details:

1. Taxonomy, with pictures and schematic drawings
2. Information on similar species and/or synonyms
3. Morphological characteristics and data
4. Shape association, linear dimensions association and formulae for cell volume and surface computation
5. Geographical distribution
6. Notes on toxicity and resistance stages
7. Bibliographic references

Click here to see an example of a phytoplankton species card

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