This comprehensive study of sharks of the Mediterranean Sea provides a great deal of information about shark biology, human-shark interactions, recent research, and ecology and conservation in the region. The authors cover classification, common names, morphology, size, reproduction, diet, habitat, distribution, behavior, status and references to source materials for 50 species. Illustrations include dozens of rare photos and detailed author drawings.
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A beautiful and up-to-date book on sharks of the Mediterranean. The book opens with an exhaustive general part on the biology and ecology of sharks of the Mediterranean, also covering human/shark interactions, research and conservation in the area. It then continues with a detailed section providing information on the 50 species of sharks recorded in the area.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments deleteix
Preface
Biology and Ecology of Sharks
Status of Sharks in the Mediterranean Sea
Research on Sharks in the Mediterranean Area
Classification of Sharks Living in the Mediterranean Sea
Species Identification
Between pages 76 and 77 are 16 color plates
containing 49 images
Species Profiles
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781476663579
Publisert
2015-12-30
Utgiver
Vendor
McFarland & Co Inc
Vekt
435 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet