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Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean

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Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean by Dr. David A. Ebert and Marc Dando offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras found in European and Mediterranean waters. The book features detailed descriptions, striking illustrations, and critical information on the biology, ecology, and conservation status of each species, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts and researchers in the field of marine life.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in marine biology and wish to explore the fascinating world of sharks, rays, and chimaeras. This comprehensive guide is perfect for science enthusiasts who appreciate detailed illustrations and in-depth information on these intriguing sea creatures found in Europe and the Mediterranean.

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The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of the European Atlantic and Mediterranean

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The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of the European Atlantic and Mediterranean

The waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 146 species found in the Mediterranean, the waters of the European Atlantic and Iceland, along all the Scandinavian coasts, in the Black Sea and as far south as the Canary Islands.

Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, habitat, biology and status. Every species account comes with a colour distribution map, a depth guide, at-a-glance icons and colour illustrations.

This must-have field guide also features illustrated key guides that enable you to accurately identify down to species, comparison plates of similar species, illustrations of eggcases where known and plates of teeth.

  • The first field guide to cover all 146 species
  • Features hundreds of colour illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams
  • Describes key features, habitat, biology and status
  • Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons, key guides and teeth plates

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The book Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean by Dr. David A. Ebert and Marc Dando is praised as the definitive field guide for those interested in the region's elasmobranchs. It is celebrated for its comprehensive nature, exquisite illustrations, and authoritative insights, appealing to both enthusiasts and experts as an essential wildlife resource.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691205984

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 1000+ color illus., photos, maps, and diagrams

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

About the Author

David A. Ebert is program director of the Pacific Shark Research Center and a research faculty member at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher whose books include Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World and A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World (both Princeton). Twitter @dando_marc

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