<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This is a complete, systematic treatment of the marine algae (seaweeds) flora of California. The 726 species treated are each illustrated by a detailed line drawing made from an actual specimen. The two authors have drawn upon their phycological research to offer a definitive representation of benthic marine algae from the Californian coast. The floristic treatment in this first paperback edition should aid accurate and speedy identification of flora due to the improved keys, descriptions, illustrations and more detailed coverage of taxa, and should enhance the reader's knowledge of Californian macro-algae.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The phycological community has long awaited a definitive treatment of benthic marine algae for the California coast. With the publication of this handsomely executed volume by Stanford University Press, a monumental project of compilation, synthesis, and interpretation has been achieved. It is indeed well worth the wait."<br> --Michale J. Synne, Plant Science Bulletin<br><br>"This book has long been anticipated by the phycological world, and the wait has been rewarded by an outstanding and scholarly account of the fascinating marine algal flora of California."<br> --G. Robin South, Phycologia<br><br>"Two phycologists whose research reputations are worldwide have produced a truly superb guide to the marine benthic algae of the entire California coast. . . . A laudable achievement."<br> --Harold J. Humm, Bulletin of Marine Science<br>