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Soil and Freshwater Micro-Algae as a Food Source for Invertebrates in Extreme Environments

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Algae and Cyanobacteria in Extreme Environments

Part of the book series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology ((COLE,volume 11))

Microscopic algae and cyanobacteria (the term micro-algae will be used in the text to cover both eukaryotic algae and prokaryotic cyanobacteria) are able to colonize almost all of the biotopes on earth. They are the most important primary producers in both sea and freshwater ecosystems. Their importance in terrestrial ecosystems increases further in extreme habitats because of the decreased competition of higher plants. For example, in the Antarctic, the role of algae as primary producers increases from the maritime to the continental areas where harsher conditions limit the development of mosses (Wynn-Williams, 1985). Algal mats and biological soil crusts are found worldwide in various extreme environments (Broady, 1979; Vincent, 1988; Cohen and Rosenberg, 1989; Belnap and Lange, 2001). As primary producers, micro-algae represent the bottom of the food webs, and serve as an important food source for a wide spectrum of animals.

The aim of this chapter is to summarize recent knowledge about the role of terrestrial and freshwater micro-algae as a food source for invertebrates, with particular attention to extreme habitats.

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Lukešová, A., Frouz, J. (2007). Soil and Freshwater Micro-Algae as a Food Source for Invertebrates in Extreme Environments. In: Seckbach, J. (eds) Algae and Cyanobacteria in Extreme Environments. Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, vol 11. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6112-7_14

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