Sharks of the World: A Complete Guide (Wild Nature Press)

Ebert, Dr. David A.; Dando, Marc; Fowler, Dr. Sarah

ISBN 10: 069120599X / ISBN 13: 9780691205991

Editore: Princeton University Press, 2021

Codice articolo ZBV.069120599X.LN

Riassunto:

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks—now fully revised and updated

Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers 536 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of many shark families, featuring many species that were only described in recent years. It also includes a completely revised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings throughout.

• Covers 536 shark species from around the world
• Features updated species accounts, illustrations and maps
• Gives an illustrated overview of shark biology, ecology and conservation
• Includes fin identification guides
• Provides a colour distribution map for every species

Informazioni sull?autore: David A. Ebert is program director of the Pacific Shark Research Center and a research faculty member at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Twitter @lostsharksguy Instagram @lostsharkguy Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher whose books include Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World and A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World (both Princeton). Twitter @dando_marc Sarah Fowler is cofounder of the Shark Trust and the European Elasmobranch Association and a member of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group.

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Titolo: Sharks of the World: A Complete Guide (Wild ...
Casa editrice: Princeton University Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2021
Legatura: Rilegato
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