A Colour Atlas of Dangerous Marine Animals

1. Auflage 1990
ISBN: 978-0-8493-7139-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 862 g

The marine world harbors many attractive creatures that can sometimes lure the unwary into danger. This dramatic, full color book provides a complete photographic survey of the world's many dangerous marine animals. Practical information contained in this volume includes the biology, habitat, and unique characteristics of each species; geographic location; and prevention and treatment of injuries from each animal. Closeups and cross-sections of the venom apparatuses of many animals are also included. This book will provide a useful reference source for marine biologists, oceanographers, marine scientists, toxicologists, as well as accident, emergency, and trauma specialists. Its exciting photographs will enthrall anyone intrigued by the sea.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Halstead,

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia)
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Meeres- und Süßwasserökologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Traumatogenic Animals. Venomous Invertebrates. Venomous Vertebrates. Invertebrates that are Poisonous to Eat. Vertebrates that are Poisonous to Eat. Electrogenic Animals. Advanced Medical Treatment. Bibliography. Acknowledgments. Index.