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new survey of clare island volume 6 the freshwater and terrestrial algae
clare island is one of the few known hotspots of algal diversity in the world . as a result of this comprehensive survey by a team of specialists the island is now one of the most intensively worked sites in ireland and britain . and the island has an amazingly rich algal flora encompassing well over 700 species . the algal flora surveyed in this study are described in detail and many are beautifully illustrated . the changes observed since william wests first survey of non marine algae are discussed as are the factors accounting for these changes . while the interested amateur will enjoy the rich detail and illustrations this publication will offer a unique and invaluable reference resource for professionals interested in water quality as well as those in academia .