New Zealand Seaweeds: An Illustrated Guide

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New Zealand's beautiful seaweeds are some of the most distinctive and fascinating sights on our shores. Over 150 genera and 250 seaweed species are illustrated and described in detail in this essential all-new reference. Each species entry includes up-to-date information on key characteristics, habitat, distribution, nomenclature, type locality and morphology.

More than 500 illustrations aid identification, from microscopic photographs to reproductions of celebrated botanical artist Nancy Adams' paintings.

Author Bio

Dr Wendy Nelson is New Zealand's pre-eminent expert in seaweeds.