Encyclopedia of Aquaculture
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Published: May 15, 2000
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1063
ISBN-13: 9780471291015
First sentence: Abalone are herbivorous marine gastropods represented throughout the world's oceans by about 70 species.
Description: "The encyclopedia looks at all forms of life, from nematodes to human beings, in 313 signed articles. The set covers a wide range of scientific and social science issues, making it a useful resource for learning about purely scientific concepts as well as issues concerning human effects on the environment. Academic and larger public libraries will find this work invaluable for answering questions about environmental and biological topics."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.