The world encyclopedia of fish & shellfish & other aquatic creatures
Subtitle: a natural history identification guide to the diverse animal life of deep oceans, open seas, reefs, estuaries, shorelines, ponds, lakes and rivers around the globe
By: Derek Hall, Amy-Jane Beer and Daniel Gilpin
Contributors: Beer, Amy-Jane, author; Gilpin, Daniel, author
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780754833581
Subjects: Aquatic animals; Marine animals; Identification; Shellfish; Encyclopedias; Fishes
Other titles: Fish & shellfish & other aquatic creatures
Description: The watery habitats of the world are home to a more var ied and concentrated array of animal lif e than an yw her e on dry land. This guide contains an explanation of how cer tain key animal groups ha ve evolved to live and breed within their dif ferent environments. The detailed directory section provides a comprehensive overview to the vast array of mar ine and freshw ter life that inhabit the globe. Each profile features a descriptive identification guide and contains a map to pinpoint distr ibution, plus inf ormation on habitat , size, breeding and mor e. This visual encyclopedia offers an insight into the wonderful world of freshwater and marine creatures.
Notes: Includes index.

"Featuring more than 1250 marine and freshwater species, including fish, reptiles, mammals and amphibians, shown in 1700 detailed illustrations and photographs"--Cover.