
Color Atlas of Dangerous Marine Animals
Halstead(Author)
Auerbach (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 28. February 1990
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-8493-7139-4 (ISBN)
Description
The marine world harbors many attractive creatures that can sometimes lure the unwary into danger. This dramatic, full color book provides a complete photographic survey of the world's many dangerous marine animals. Practical information contained in this volume includes the biology, habitat, and unique characteristics of each species; geographic location; and prevention and treatment of injuries from each animal. Closeups and cross-sections of the venom apparatuses of many animals are also included. This book will provide a useful reference source for marine biologists, oceanographers, marine scientists, toxicologists, as well as accident, emergency, and trauma specialists. Its exciting photographs will enthrall anyone intrigued by the sea.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations (some colour), colour maps
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
862 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-7139-4 (9780849371394)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface. Traumatogenic Animals. Venomous Invertebrates. Venomous Vertebrates. Invertebrates that are Poisonous to Eat. Vertebrates that are Poisonous to Eat. Electrogenic Animals. Advanced Medical Treatment. Bibliography. Acknowledgments. Index.