Brown marine algae (Class Phaeophyceae) produce chemicals (phlorotannins) that protect them from marine herbivores. Defense-related factors create an intricate relationship between food choices of herbivores and metabolically costly production of...
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Arts in Biomolecular Science."; Thesis advisor: Michael Davis.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-45).
