World Encyclopedia Of Fish & Shellfish And Other Aquatic Creatures
Published on 5. September 2017
Book
Hardback
512 pages
978-0-7548-3358-1 (ISBN)
Description
The watery habitats of the world are home to a more varied and concentrated array of animal life than anywhere on dry land. This guide contains an explanation of how certain key animal groups have evolved to live and breed within their different environments. The detailed directory section provides a comprehensive overview to the vast array of marine and freshwater life that inhabit the globe. Each profile features a descriptive identification guide and contains a map to pinpoint distribution, plus information on habitat, size, breeding and more. This visual encyclopedia offers an insight into the wonderful world of freshwater and marine creatures.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Anness Publishing
Illustrations
Over 1700 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 291 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 41 mm
Weight
2311 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7548-3358-1 (9780754833581)
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Persons
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.