A Field Guide to Marine Molluscs of Galápagos
Title | A Field Guide to Marine Molluscs of Galápagos PDF eBook |
Author | Cleveland P. Hickman (Jr.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 170 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Mollusks |
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Describes and illustrates in full color more than 250 species of the most common and characteristic of Galapagos intertidal and shallow-water molluscs. With accurate illustrations and precise description, visitors to Galapagos can quickly identify any of the common molluscs encountered. -- Amazon.com.
A Field Guide to Corals and Other Radiates of Galapagos
Title | A Field Guide to Corals and Other Radiates of Galapagos PDF eBook |
Author | Cleveland P. Hickman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 161 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Cnidaria |
ISBN | 9780966493245 |
An illustrated guidebook to the corals, anemones, zoanthids, gorgonians, sea pens, and hydroids of the Galapagos Islands. Describes in full color 88 species. Includes an addendum to the three previously published field guides in the Galapagos Marine Life Series.
A Field Guide to Sea Stars and Other Echinoderms of Galápagos
Title | A Field Guide to Sea Stars and Other Echinoderms of Galápagos PDF eBook |
Author | Cleveland P. Hickman (Jr.) |
Publisher | Sea Challengers |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Science |
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A compact field guide to the commonly encountered echinoderms of the Galapagos Islands, an exotic and coloful group that includes sea stars, brittle stars, sea urchins, heart urchins, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers. With full color illustrations and complete, diagnostic descriptions, this book is intended for visitors and scientists to the Galapagos. -- Amazon.com.
A Field Guide to Crustaceans of Galápagos
Title | A Field Guide to Crustaceans of Galápagos PDF eBook |
Author | Cleveland P. Hickman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 172 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
This third field guide in the Galapagos Marine Life Series describes and illustrates with color photographs 184 shrimps, lobsters, crabs, and barnacles from the Galapagos Islands. Most appear in living color for the first time in any publication. The result of eight years research by the authors. This comprehensive treatment continues the highly respected standard for previous volumes in the series. -- Amazon.com.
Marine Mollusks of the Galapágos Islands
Title | Marine Mollusks of the Galapágos Islands PDF eBook |
Author | Yves Finet |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
The Marine Mollusks of the Galapagos Islands
Title | The Marine Mollusks of the Galapagos Islands PDF eBook |
Author | Y. Finet |
Publisher | |
Pages | 82 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Echinodermata |
ISBN |
Galápagos
Title | Galápagos PDF eBook |
Author | Randy Moore |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 461 |
Release | 2021-01-13 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1440864705 |
This encyclopedia provides readers with a comprehensive look at the Galápagos Islands, from the wildlife and scientists that made them famous to the challenges and issues the islands face today. In the mid-1800s, the Galápagos Islands served as Charles Darwin's playground, a volcanic archipelago where he famously worked on his theories of evolution and natural selection. But who actually discovered the islands? Why didn't any country claim them for more than 200 years? And is ecotourism hurting or helping these mysterious islands? This volume explores the history, science, and culture of the Galápagos Islands. A Preface, Introduction, Chronology, and Galápagos at a Glance primer introduce readers to the islands that are so famously associated with Charles Darwin. Twelve thematic essays allow readers to explore such topics as evolution, the geology of the islands, invasive species, and tourism in depth. Topical entries follow, covering key individuals and organizations as well as other important concepts and ideas. Thirteen primary document excerpts allow readers to study firsthand accounts from explorers and visitors to the islands. Appendices, a glossary, a bibliography, and sidebars round out the text. Students of history, geography, and science will find this volume informative, while general readers will be intrigued to learn about these unique islands.