Coral Reefs

A Natural History

Coral Reefs
Russell Kelley, Charles Sheppard
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Hardback
h254 x 203mm - 240pg
17 Aug 2021 US
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9780691198682
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Corals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals. Bridging the gap between plant and animal, these marine invertebrates serve as homes to reef fish and share symbiotic relationships with photosynthesising algae, which provide corals with their nourishment. This stunningly illustrated book profiles the astonishing diversity of the world' s coral groups, describing key aspects of their natural history and explaining why coral reefs are critical to the health of our oceans. Representative examples of corals have been selected to illustrate the broad range of species, and the book' s lively and informative commentary covers everything from identification to conservation, making it an essential resource for marine biologists, divers, and anyone who is fascinated by these remarkable sea creatures. Features more than 200 exquisite colour photosHighlights key aspects of corals and their natural historyFeatures representative examples from around the worldIncludes photos of rare and unusual species
Charles Sheppard is professor emeritus of life sciences at the University of Warwick. His books include The Biology of Coral Reefs and Coral Reefs: A Very Short Introduction. Consultant editor Russell Kelley is the author of the Indo Pacific Coral Finder and the Reef Finder. He is program director of the Coral Identification Capacity Building Program, which provides training in coral identification around the world.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780691198682
Published: 17 Aug 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 203mm
Pages: 240

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