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Coral Reefs: A Natural History

Coral Reefs: A Natural History

Kelley, Russell
Sheppard, Charles

Hardcover

Environmental StudiesMarine LifeNature Writing

Publisher Price: $35.00

ISBN10: 0691198683
ISBN13: 9780691198682
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: Aug 17 2021
Pages: 240
Weight: 2.45
Height: 0.90 Width: 8.10 Depth: 10.10
Language: English

An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearance

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 photosynthesizing 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.

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