Bibliograph

Seahorses, a life-size guide to every species, Sara Lourie

Type

Label

Seahorses, a life-size guide to every species, Sara Lourie

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Seahorses

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

921821791

Responsibility statement

Sara Lourie

Sub title

a life-size guide to every species

Summary

"Seahorses are found worldwide, and they are highly sensitive to environmental destruction and disturbance, making them ideal flagship species for shallow-water habitat conservation. They are as ecologically important as they are beautiful. Seahorses celebrates the remarkable variety of seahorse species as well as their exquisiteness. Fifty-seven species, including a selection of their seadragon and pipefish relatives, are presented in lush photographs alongside life-size silhouettes, descriptive drawings, and each entry includes ... information on natural history and conservation"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Introducing seahorses : What are seahorses? ; Morphology ; Life history and behavior ; Courtship and reproduction ; Distribution ; Fossil seahorses ; Evolution ; Trade ; Conservation -- Seahorse species -- Seahorse relatives

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