Introduction to Bryophytes(English, Paperback, Vanderpoorten Alain)

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Introduction to Bryophytes(English, Paperback, Vanderpoorten Alain) is written by Vanderpoorten Alain and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0521700736 (ISBN 10) and 9780521700733 (ISBN 13).

Bryophytes were a pivotal step in land plant evolution, and their significance in the regulation of ecosystems and the conservation of biodiversity is becoming increasingly acknowledged. This introductory textbook assumes no prior knowledge of bryophyte biology, making it ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as amateur botanists. The authors expertly summarise the diversity of bryophytes and outline recent advances in our understanding of their evolutionary history, their ecological roles and preferences, their distribution patterns and conservation needs. The text is highly illustrated throughout, with boxed summaries of topics of current relevance in bryophyte biology, and a glossary of technical terms.