World Encyclopedia of Fish & Shellfish and Other Aquatic Creatures
A Natural History Identification Guide to the Diverse Animal Life of Deep Oceans, Open Seas, Reefs, Estuaries, Shorelines, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers Around the Globe
Author: Derek Hall, Daniel Gilpin and Mary-jane Beer
An authoritative visual guide to marine and freshwater life around the world including hundreds of fish, shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, sharks, turtles, rays, whales and amphibians.
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Summary
An authoritative visual guide to marine and freshwater life around the world including hundreds of fish, shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, sharks, turtles, rays, whales and amphibians.
Description
The watery habitats of the world are home to a more var ied and concentrated array of animal lif e than an yw her e on dry land. This guide contains an explanation of how cer tain key animal groups ha ve evolved to live and breed within their dif ferent environments. The detailed directory section provides a comprehensive overview to the vast array of mar ine and freshw ter life that inhabit the globe. Each profile features a descriptive identification guide and contains a map to pinpoint distr ibution, plus inf ormation on habitat , size, breeding and mor e. This visual encyclopedia offers an insight into the wonderful world of freshwater and marine creatures
About the Author
Daniel Gilpin studied zoology at Bristol. He has written more than 50 books. Daniel Gilpin studied zoology at Bristol University before becoming a highly respected natural history author. Daniel has written more than 50 books and contributed to several encyclopedias. He has written numerous articles for part-works and magazines. Daniel's work has been published in Europe, North America and Asia, with some titles translated into several different languages. Fish and aquatic life is his speciality. Amy-Jane Beer is a professional biologist with a doctorate from the University of London. Derek Hall is the author of over 30 books on science and nature.
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