LisaAnn Gershwin
Jellyfish: A Natural History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226287676
- author:
- LisaAnn Gershwin
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 2.5 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences, Lisa-Ann Gershwin,Jellyfish: A Natural History,University of Chicago Press,022628767X,Animals - Marine Life,Earth Sciences - Oceanography,Life Sciences - Marine Biology,Nature,Animals,Nature/Eco
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jellyfish: A Natural History presents the fascinating world of these enigmatic creatures in stunning color photographs and authoritative insights. With over 50 species showcased, from stalked jellyfish to black sea nettles, this comprehensive guide explores their anatomy, history, distribution, and environmental status. Foremost expert Lisa-ann Gershwin provides an insightful look at the natural history and biology of each species, offering a timely perspective on their place in the rapidly changing oceans. Discover how immortal jellyfish live and die, while others camouflage themselves among sea grasses and shells, hiding in plain sight. Approachably written and based on the latest science and ecology, this book provides an authoritative guide to these ethereal marine wonders, shedding light on the importance of understanding their role in the ocean's ecosystem.
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