Reef Sharks and Rays of the World
Author | : Scott W. Michael |
Publisher | : ProStar Publications |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781577855385 |
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Author | : Scott W. Michael |
Publisher | : ProStar Publications |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781577855385 |
Author | : Ralf M. Hennemann |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Chondrichthyes |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Peter Last |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 801 |
Release | : 2016-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643109145 |
Rays are among the largest fishes and evolved from shark-like ancestors nearly 200 million years ago. They share with sharks many life history traits: all species are carnivores or scavengers; all reproduce by internal fertilisation; and all have similar morphological and anatomical characteristics, such as skeletons built of cartilage. Rays of the World is the first complete pictorial atlas of the world’s ray fauna and includes information on many species only recently discovered by scientists while undertaking research for the book. It includes all 26 families and 633 valid named species of rays, but additional undescribed species exist for many groups. Rays of the World features a unique collection of paintings of all living species by Australian natural history artist Lindsay Marshall, compiled as part of a multinational research initiative, the Chondrichthyan Tree of Life Project. Images sourced from around the planet were used by the artist to illustrate the fauna. This comprehensive overview of the world’s ray fauna summarises information such as general identifying features and distributional information about these iconic, but surprisingly poorly known, fishes. It will enable readers to gain a better understanding of the rich diversity of rays and promote wider public interest in the group. Rays of the World is an ideal reference for a wide range of readers, including conservationists, fishery managers, scientists, fishers, divers, students and book collectors.
Author | : Timothy C. Tricas |
Publisher | : Time Life Medical |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Rays (Fishes) |
ISBN | : |
Maligned and misunderstood, sharks are possibly the most feared, yet the most fascinating sea creatures. Of about 350 known species of shark, only a handful are a threat to humans. In reality, it is humans who pose the greater threat, hunting and fishing some species to the verge of extinction. Diverse in appearance, they range from the tiny cookiecutter or cigar shark, to the massive whale shark. Stranger still are the rays, with names such as the banded stingaree and the Javanese cownose ray. Curiously shaped like craft from outer space, some are so highly colored they could be the creation of a whimsical painter. This book represents the most up-to-date information and thinking on our understanding of these extraordinary inhabitants of the deep - their highly developed senses and intellect, and their ecology, biology, and behavior. What is being done to protect them? In what ways are they still being exploited? Sharks and Rays highlights the advances being made in shark and ray conservation.
Author | : P. R. Last |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Chimaeridae |
ISBN | : 9780674034112 |
The waters around Australia are home to the greatest diversity of sharks and rays on Earth. Fully 100 of these sea creatures (and their little-known relatives, the chimaerids) have been named or described since the first edition of this book. This second edition brings more than 300 of these species to life in full-color illustrations.
Author | : Fog City Press |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781877019487 |
Encourages a better understanding of these creatures, a chance to get closer to their real-life world, be it on a dive in their natural habitat or a visit to an aquarium.
Author | : Doug Perrine |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Rays (Fishes). |
ISBN | : |
Lavishly illustrated with colour photography throughout, Sharks & Rays is designed to appeal to the general public from young adults to senior citizens alike, and all readers with an interest in nature and the sea.
Author | : David A. Ebert |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2021-08-24 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691218757 |
An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharks Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come. An updated guide to all of the world’s sharks Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text Useful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2016-06-14 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1465456090 |
Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world's waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators - without you even getting wet! Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more. More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You'll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You'll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format.?? Whether you're a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.
Author | : Brian Skerry |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1426330715 |
An illustration-heavy exploration of the types and characteristics of sharks.