British Mosses and Liverworts
An Introductory Work

E. V. Watson (Author)

9780521285360, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 17 December 1981

540 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.1 cm, 0.79 kg

Review of the second edition: 'The illustrated introduction and glossary, followed by keys to all the species mentioned in the book - over 300 - will guide the novice along the right methods of approach. Well over 200 taxa are illustrated and described, with valuable helpful remarks on their habits and associates. Less common species receive adequate mention including aids to recognition.' Watsonia

Dr Watson's lucid introduction to British Mosses and Liverworts, first published in 1955, has since become a standard work. The author gives full descriptions and ecological details of over 200 of the commoner or more notable species, illustrating each to show its diagnostic microscopic and macroscopic features, and also provides brief notes on many other species. The introduction on the general characteristics of bryophytes, and the simple terminology (technical terms are kept to a minimum and defined in a glossary) enable a beginner to use the book without difficulty; the keys and habitat lists will be invaluable to beginners and specialists alike. This third edition incorporates a further 26 species and has brought the taxonomy and nomenclature into line with contemporary practice.

Preface to first edition
Preface to second edition
preface to third edition
Foreword
Introduction
Glossary
Key to Moses
Key to Liverworts
Synopsis of classification
Part I. Musci: Part II. Hepaticae: Habitat lists
Index.

Subject Areas: Botany & plant sciences [PST]