Sea Anemones and Corals of Britian and Ireland - Wild Nature Press

The cool temperate waters around Britain and Ireland contain a huge variety of marine life and the sea anemones and corals, the Anthozoa, are some of the brightest and most attractive of all the groups of animals that live in them. Anemones and corals can be found from rockpools to the deepest depths and in all habitats from rocky reefs to soft mud.This is the second edition of this popular guide to all 74 of the sea anemones and corals found in British and Irish inshore waters. It will be an essential companion for divers, rockpoolers and students who want to identify the sea anemones and corals they find and know more about them.Information on identification of 74 species, including their key features and other species with which they could be confusedIllustrated with over 200 photographs taken in situ showing the animals as they look in real lifeHabitat, distribution, depth, size, rarity and conservation status for each species where knownInformation and photographs of other animals that prey on or live with sea anemones and coralsDetails of body structure, feeding and reproduction, illustrated with photographs and drawingsInformation about recent research on populations of sea anemones and corals carried out by Seasearch volunteer diversA summary of conservation issues for sea anemones and corals in Britain and Ireland

ISBN:	9780957394636
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Published date:	26 Jul 2013
DEWEY:	593.6
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	35018
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	318g
Height:	209mm
Width:	152mm
Spine width:	12mm

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