Download or read book Dangerous Marine Animals written by Matthias Bergbauer and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by distinguished marine biologists and illustrated with incredible underwater photographs, this guide to the marine environment and the dangerous creatures living within it covers all forms of sealife including jellyfish and corals, molluscs, crustacea, urochordates, fish, reptiles, seabirds and sea mammals. Each entry is accompanied by clear succinct text covering habitat, appearance, behaviour, typical accidents and how to prevent and treat injuries. The book opens with a section on oceanography and marine biology which explains the complex and fascinating processes that created the oceans as we know them today. Part 1 covers the invertebrates. As they are a diverse group, typical regional invertebrate habitats are described to give an insight into the complex niches and relationships in which they exist. Part 2 covers the vertebrates. It opens with 48 plates illustrating the majority of species likely to be encountered on the oceans. In the fish plates, some species are illustrated for the first time. The seabirds, cetaceans, sea reptiles and sea mammals are also comprehensively illustrated. The plate section is followed by a systematic section on each group. The book should prove useful to the seafarer, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the marine environment. Marine life that may be familiar to Australians includes stingrays, sharks, Moray eels, box jellyfish, the blue-ringed octopus, the crown of thorns starfish and the Komodo dragon.
Download or read book Dangerous Sea Creatures written by Thomas A. Dozier and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Time-Life television book; consultants, W.G. Conway and others.
Download or read book 20 Dangerous Sea Animals in the World written by Daniel Christy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of aquatic animals is a fascinating one. The book provides a precise explanation on the venomous marine fishes and animals, how they hunt for prey, their stunning strategies, and their characteristic
Download or read book Poisonous and Venomous Marine Animals of the World Invertebrates written by Bruce W. Halstead and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Primary purpose of this monograph is to provide a systematic, organized source of technical data on marine biotoxicology covering the total world literature from antiquity to modern times...A phylogenetic arrangement utilizing a historical approach has been adopted. Information on each phylogenetic group includes lists of venomous members, history of research, biology, morphology of the venom apparatus, medical aspects, toxicology, pharmacology, etc.. plus a bibliography for each section. Illustratd. Indexed. A 150 page history of marine toxicology begins volume one. The place to start on this subject.
Download or read book Deadly Animals in the Water written by Anita Ganeri and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s something deadly in the water—and you can learn more about it here! This informative guide to Earth’s most dangerous water animals will take readers on a journey under the sea and into the world of the great white shark, the red-bellied piranha, the box jellyfish, and more. Detailed fact boxes will pull animal fans in and give them vital statistics about the homes, diet, and dimensions of these fascinating creatures, and full-color photographs will show off their deadly features.
Download or read book Dangerous Marine Animals written by Bruce W. Halstead and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you do if faced with a school of sharks in a feeding frenzy? Find out in this book, unquestionably the most authoritative compact guide to the world of underwater animals that are poisonous, venomous, and electric. It is an excellent practical handbook for sailors, marine biologists, ecologists, naturalists, physicians, students, and scuba divers--in short, anyone interested in the denizens of shallow marine waters and the deep. This new edition describes and fully illustrates these dangerous marine animals, their noxious effects, treatment of ailments resulting from them, and, most importantly, how to avoid mishaps. More than two hundred illustrations, including many color photographs new to this edition, show the animals in their true forms and in their natural habitats. Dangerous Marine Animals is the culmination of more than forty years of intensive research by Dr. Bruce Halstead, a renowned marine biologist/toxicologist, who has traveled and studied marine creatures in over 150 countries.
Download or read book Dangerous Aquatic Animals of the World written by Bruce W. Halstead and published by Darwin Press Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aquatic animals possess amazing defensive and offensive specialisations. Many, like the shark, are beautiful to behold in their native environment. In over 470 colourful photographs, this book captures the beauty of these creatures and offers a rich source of facts about them. There are sections dealing with their identifying features, biology, and habitat, as well as a section on prevention, first aid, and emergency procedures. There are also 11 colour maps, a glossary, and suggested readings. Included are: sharks, rays, and other wound-producing animals; aquatic animals that sting; invertebrates and vertebrates poisonous to eat; electric fishes and human parasitic catfish.
Download or read book Poisonous and Venomous Marine Animals of the World Vertebrates written by Bruce W. Halstead and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Primary purpose of this monograph is to provide a systematic, organized source of technical data on marine biotoxicology covering the total world literature from antiquity to modern times ... A phylogenetic arrangement utilizing a historical approach has been adopted. Information on each phylogenetic group includes lists of venomous members, history of research, biology, morphology of the venom apparatus, medical aspects, toxicology, pharmacology, etc.. plus a bibliography for each section. Illustratd. Indexed. A 150 page history of marine toxicology begins volume one. The place to start on this subject.
Download or read book Dangerous Sea Life of the West Atlantic Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico written by Edwin S. Iversen and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2006 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to avoid dangerous creatures and how to administer first aid just in case you don't.
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Download or read book The Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals in the World written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook examines the 10 most dangerous (and deadly) animals on the planet. It provides a direct analysis of each animal's behavioral pattern, level of aggression, and potential for inflicting serious harm (including death) on the human population at large.
Download or read book The World s Most Dangerous Animals written by Paul Mason and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2007 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces some of the world's most dangerous animals, including great white sharks, box jellyfish, and poison frogs.
Download or read book Dangerous Marine Animals written by Bruce W Halstead and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Deadliest Animals written by Melissa Stewart and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore 12 species that you hope you'll never come across, from sharks, snakes, jellyfish, bears, tigers and mosquitoes.
Download or read book A Colour Atlas of Dangerous Marine Animals written by Bruce Halstead and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive atlas comprising over 300 beautiful color photographs of marine animals dangerous to humans has been written by three experts in the fields of hazardous and venomous animals, marine biology, emergency medicine and education. It is of considerable practical use not only to marine biologists, oceanographers, marine scientists and toxicologists but also to accident and emergency trauma specialists who are treating an alarming number of casualties among divers and others involved in maritime occupations and leisure pursuits. One of the world's leading biotoxicologists has joined forces with an eminent environmental physician and a youth science specialist to produce a unique and beautiful book. It is not only of immense practical value, but, by its powerful and exciting photography also enthralls anyone intrigued by the sea.
Download or read book Dangerous Water Creatures written by Missy Allen and published by Chelsea House Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines twenty-four dangerous animals found in the oceans, rivers, and lakes of the world, from the Arctic jellyfish to the weeverfish.
Download or read book The Truth About Dangerous Sea Creatures written by Mary M. Cerullo and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Truth about Dangerous Sea Creatures, full of eye-catching photography and interesting facts will thrill any young reader interested in the misunderstood creatures of the deep sea.
