UID:
almafu_9959941247502883
Format:
1 online resource (288 p.) :
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550 color illus., 100 line drawings
ISBN:
9780691218755
Series Statement:
Wild Nature Press
Content:
An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharksSharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates.A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come.An updated guide to all of the world’s sharksEach species is illustrated and describedHandy, compact format with concise textUseful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins
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Frontmatter --
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CONTENTS --
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --
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INTRODUCTION --
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK --
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TOPOGRAPHY --
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TOOTH GUIDE --
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FIN GUIDE --
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KEY TO ORDERS AND FAMILIES OF LIVING SHARKS --
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SPECIES ACCOUNTS --
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FRILLED AND COW SHARKS Hexanchiformes --
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BRAMBLE SHARKS Echinorhiniformes --
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DOGFISH SHARKS Squaliformes --
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SAWSHARKS Pristiophoriformes --
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ANGELSHARKS Squatiniformes --
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BULLHEAD SHARKS Heterodontiformes --
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CARPETSHARKS Orectolobiformes --
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MACKEREL SHARKS Lamniformes --
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GROUND SHARKS Carcharhiniformes --
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Glossary --
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Oceans and seas --
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Field observations --
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Further reading --
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Further identification guides --
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Scientific societies and conservation organisations --
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Species checklist --
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Index
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In English.
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1515/9780691218755
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9780691218755
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780691218755
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9780691218755
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780691218755
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