a complete guide to the marine environment
Edición de la obra SeaLife
| Autor | Michael Burchett, Marc Dando, Geoffrey Waller |
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| Editorial | Smithsonian Institution Press, Smithsonian Press |
| Fecha de publicación | 1996 |
| Lugar | Washington, D.C |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 504 |
| ISBN-10 | 1560986336 |
| OCLC | 35673765 |
| LCCN | 95072463 |
| Número de Cutter |
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B947s |
Brimming with illustrations and descriptions of more than six hundred species, SeaLife is the most comprehensive reference available in a single volume to the vast panorama of vertebrate and invertebrate creatures inhabiting the world's oceans and shores. Topics covered include oceanography and marine biology; biology of marine environments; marine invertebrates; marine fishes; marine reptiles; seabirds; whales, dolphins and porpoises; dugong and manatees; seals, sea lions and walrus; and marine otters and polar bear. With 56 color plates, 1,000 black-and-white illustrations, 75 maps and an extensive reference section, this book is an essential companion for all marine enthusiasts.