algae

Dive beneath the waves to meet the crab, fish, turtles, whales, and seaweed that live in the ocean habitat.

"Plants and algae form an important basis of all marine ecosystems. They provide nutrients to animals that eat them and also create oxygen for humans and animals to breathe. This ... title covers the diversity of marine plants and algae that exist as well as the processes they undergo to grow and thrive. Photosynthesis is explained in easy-to-understand language, as is the role of plants and algae in food chains and food webs. Finally, the importance of sea plants and algae, and threats to their existence, is addressed"--Provided by publisher.

"Reveals the origins of life in algae and profiles the multibillion-dollar algae industry, discussing the work of innovators, farmers, and scientists currently using algae to solve urgent energy problems"--OCLC.

This volume demonstrates the many important functions that fungi, protists, and algae serve in the natural world, as well as in the lives of humans through various foods, medicines, and biotechnologies.

An overview of plants, algae, and fungi, with information on how some cultures have been using healing herbs for centuries, some fungi are pathogens, how algae is found in many food products, medicines, cosmetics, and even tools, and more.

Learn about how algae biofuel technology is developed, its risks and rewards, and whether or not these plants will solve our energy challenges.

"Plants and algae form an important basis of all marine ecosystems. They provide nutrients to animals that eat them and also create oxygen for humans and animals to breathe. This ... title covers the diversity of marine plants and algae that exist as well as the processes they undergo to grow and thrive. Photosynthesis is explained in easy-to-understand language, as is the role of plants and algae in food chains and food webs. Finally, the importance of sea plants and algae, and threats to their existence, is addressed"--Provided by publisher.

Full-color photographs and accessible language take readers under the sea to discover the kelp forests. Information about photosynthesis, habitats, and plant structures supplement what readers learn about plants in science class.