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Coral Reefs

- A Natural History
Af: Charles Sheppard Engelsk Hardback

Coral Reefs

- A Natural History
Af: Charles Sheppard Engelsk Hardback
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An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearanceCorals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals. Bridging the gap between plant and animal, these marine invertebrates serve as homes to reef fish and share symbiotic relationships with photosynthesizing algae, which provide corals with their nourishment. This stunningly illustrated book profiles the astonishing diversity of the world's coral groups, describing key aspects of their natural history and explaining why coral reefs are critical to the health of our oceans. Representative examples of corals have been selected to illustrate the broad range of species, and the book's lively and informative commentary covers everything from identification to conservation, making it an essential resource for marine biologists, divers, and anyone who is fascinated by these remarkable sea creatures. Features more than 200 exquisite color photosHighlights key aspects of corals and their natural historyFeatures representative examples from around the worldIncludes photos of rare and unusual species
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An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearanceCorals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals. Bridging the gap between plant and animal, these marine invertebrates serve as homes to reef fish and share symbiotic relationships with photosynthesizing algae, which provide corals with their nourishment. This stunningly illustrated book profiles the astonishing diversity of the world's coral groups, describing key aspects of their natural history and explaining why coral reefs are critical to the health of our oceans. Representative examples of corals have been selected to illustrate the broad range of species, and the book's lively and informative commentary covers everything from identification to conservation, making it an essential resource for marine biologists, divers, and anyone who is fascinated by these remarkable sea creatures. Features more than 200 exquisite color photosHighlights key aspects of corals and their natural historyFeatures representative examples from around the worldIncludes photos of rare and unusual species
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 240
ISBN-13: 9780691198682
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 0691198683
Udg. Dato: 17 aug 2021
Længde: 28mm
Bredde: 261mm
Højde: 210mm
Forlag: Princeton University Press
Oplagsdato: 17 aug 2021
Forfatter(e): Charles Sheppard
Forfatter(e) Charles Sheppard


Kategori Vilde dyr i saltvand og kystfaunaen


ISBN-13 9780691198682


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 240


Udgave


Længde 28mm


Bredde 261mm


Højde 210mm


Udg. Dato 17 aug 2021


Oplagsdato 17 aug 2021


Forlag Princeton University Press

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