Spores of the Pteridophyta: Surface, Wall Structure and Diversity Based on Electron Microscope Studies - Hardcover

Tryon, A.F.; Lugardon, B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540972188 ISBN 13: 9783540972181

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1991

Synopsis

This book constitutes a reference work that systemizes and categorizes all known fern spores. The dominant feature of the work is 350 plates of electron micrographs, showing the morphological characteristics of typical representatives of each spore type. The purpose of the book is to provide a survey of the available data on the fine structure and composition, development and evolutionary significance of different types of spore walls which have proven resistant to fossilization throughout geological ages. The book will be of great interest to all botanists and evolutionary biologists working with spores and/or ferns, but it will also be of importance to palaeobotanists, palynologists, stratigraphers and exploration geologists, since the focus of this treatise is on spores as highly adapted reproductive forms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540972188
• ISBN 13: 9783540972181
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 670