Dr. Saúl Blanco is Associate Professor of Ecology at the University of Leon. He obtained his MSc from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and his PhD from the National University of Distance Education. His research focuses on taxonomy, ecology, and biogeography of continental diatoms and he is on the Editorial Board of four indexed journals. He has written 4 books, including Modern Trends in Diatom Identification (Springer).

• 1. Introduction to aeophytic algae and cyanobacteria2. The ecology of aerial phototrophs: Morphological and physiological adaptations3. The biogeography of terrestrial algae: Global patterns and local variations4. Corticolous diatoms and other microscopic organisms5. The unexpected megadiverse world of biocrust cyanobacteria6. Algae growing on lychens7. Moss-inhabiting microalgae and cyanobacteria8. Soil diatoms: Biomarkers of edaphic conditions9. Subaereal biofilms on artificial structures10. Aeroplanktonic protists: A review11. Phototrophic phytotelmata and dendrotelmata12. Lampenflora: Biofilm diversity in world caves13. Conclusion: Future direction and challenges

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