The Leafy Seadragon (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Independently Published, 2026

9798196771880

Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail

Venditore con 5 stelle

Venditore AbeBooks dal 12 ottobre 2005

Visualizza gli articoli di questo venditore
Brossura

Condizione: Nuovo

EUR 17,21

 Spedizione gratuita 
Spedito in U.S.A.

Quantità: 1 disponibili

Aggiungi al carrello
Resi gratuiti per 30 giorni

Descrizione dell’articolo da parte del venditore

Paperback. Unlock the Secrets of the Great Southern Reef's Most Enigmatic ResidentImmerse yourself in the definitive biological treatise of the Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). Often mistaken for drifting kelp, this charismatic syngnathid is a masterpiece of evolutionary specialization and a biological icon of Australia's temperate waters.In this comprehensive scientific volume, you will go beyond the surface of its stunning camouflage to explore the intricate physiological and behavioral systems that allow this creature to thrive in the high-energy surge of the Southern Ocean. From the kinematics of its "pipette" suction feeding to the complex neurobiology of its independent ocular systems, every chapter offers a deep dive into the "morphological commitment" that defines the species.Inside this Treatise: Evolutionary Divergence: Trace the 30-million-year journey from pipefish ancestors to the monotypic genus Phycodurus.Morphology of Mimicry: A histological analysis of the dermal appendages and the cellular mechanisms of chromatophore-driven color shifts.Reproductive Ethology: A detailed chronicle of the synchronized "Mating Dance" and the miracle of paternal incubation via the specialized brood patch.Agastric Physiology: Discover the dietary consequences of a fish with no stomach and a "rapid transit" digestive system.The Conservation Crisis: A hard look at the "Southward Squeeze" caused by climate change, the impact of nitrogen runoff on seagrass nurseries, and the legal frameworks protecting these fragile populations.Designed for marine biologists, students, and dedicated citizen scientists, this book bridges the gap between high-level academic research and accessible natural history. Whether you are interested in the hydrodynamics of drifting locomotion or the genetics of population fragmentation, this book serves as the ultimate guide to understanding and preserving the "Eternal Drift" of the Leafy Seadragon.Step into the kelp forest and discover the science behind the camouflage. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Codice articolo 9798196771880

Titolo
The Leafy Seadragon (Paperback)
Autore
Raphael Murphy
Editore
Independently Published
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798196771880

Grand Eagle Retail

Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.

Venditore con 5 stelle

Venditore AbeBooks dal 12 ottobre 2005

Tariffe di spedizione nazionale per U.S.A.

ArticoloDa 6 a 14 giorni lavorativiDa 6 a 16 giorni lavorativi
Primo articoloEUR 0,00EUR 0,00
I tempi di consegna sono stabiliti dai venditori e variano in base al corriere e al paese. Gli ordini che devono attraversare una dogana possono subire ritardi e spetta agli acquirenti pagare eventuali tariffe o dazi associati. I venditori possono contattarti in merito ad addebiti aggiuntivi dovuti a eventuali maggiorazioni dei costi di spedizione dei tuoi articoli.

Metodi di pagamento

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Informazioni sull’azienda del venditore

APOLLO ONLINE CORP.

605 Geddes Street
Wilmington, DE U.S.A. 19805