Gary C.B. Poore

For most of us, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters immediately bring to mind something edible and tasty. Many are small, inconspicuous inhabitants living on our shores and in shallow water. Shrimps, Prawns and Lobsters includes a description of each animal accompanied by a colour photograph, with information about each animal's behaviour, diversity, and ecology. The endmatter includes both a scientific and...

Crabs, Hermit Crabs and Allies will familiarise the amateur naturalist, beachcomber, diver and others who have an interest in the marine environment with crabs, hermit crabs, and their close relatives. This book explores what they do, how they behave, their environments, their ecology, and their diversity. Species descriptions are accompanied by stunning colour illustrations and detailed drawings for easy recognition....