The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California

by Sept, J. Duane

• ISBN13: 9781550172515
• ISBN10: 1550172514
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Harbour

Summary

This new color field guide is filled with new information on California's tide pool plants and animals. Each species is illustrated with a color photo. The narrative for each species includes distinguishing characteristics, size, habitat and geographical range. The book also includes lists of the best beachcombing sites in California, and tips on protecting tidepool life.

Author Biography

J. Duane Sept is a biologist, writer, professional photographer and environmental consultant with a passion for wildlife

Table of Contents

Introduction
Understanding Tides	p. 8
Understanding Intertidal Habitats	p. 10
Harvesting Shellfish	p. 13
Protecting Our Marine Resource	p. 13
Observing Intertidal Life	p. 14
A Note of Caution	p. 14
Getting the Most Out of This Guide	p. 15
Field Guide
Sponges (Phylum Porifera)	p. 16
Hydroids, Jellies, Sea Anemones, Comb Jellies (Phyla Cnidaria and Ctenophora)	p. 20
Hydroids	p. 21
Large Bell-shaped Jellies	p. 24
Comb Jellies	p. 27
Sea Anemones and Cup Corals	p. 27
Marine Worms (Phyla Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Annelida, Sipuncula and Echiura)	p. 36
Flatworms	p. 37
Ribbon Worms	p. 39
Segmented Worms	p. 43
Peanut Worms	p. 55
Echiuran Worms	p. 56
Mollusks and Lampshells (Phyla Mollusca & Brachiopoda)	p. 57
Chitons	p. 58
Gastropods	p. 71
Nudibranchs and Allies	p. 112
Bivalves	p. 125
Octopods and Squids	p. 159
Lampshells	p. 160
Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)	p. 161
Barnacles	p. 162
Shrimps, Crabs and Allies	p. 166
Moss Animals (Phylum Bryozoa)	p. 188
Spiny-Skinned Animals (Phylum Echinodermata)	p. 192
Sea Stars	p. 193
Brittle Stars	p. 198
Urchins and Sand Dollars	p. 202
Sea Cucumbers	p. 204
Sea Squirts (Phylum Urochordata)	p. 207
Fishes (Phylum Chordata)	p. 214
Seaweeds (Phyla Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, Rhodophyta)	p. 221
Green Algae	p. 222
Brown Algae	p. 226
Red Algae	p. 237
Flowering Plants (Phylum Anthophyta)	p. 251
Best Beachcombing Sites in California	p. 255
Key to Site Descriptions	p. 255
North Coast	p. 256
Del Norte County	p. 257
Humboldt County	p. 258
Mendocino County	p. 259
Sonoma County	p. 261
Marin County	p. 263
Central Coast	p. 265
San Mateo County	p. 266
Santa Cruz County	p. 267
Monterey County	p. 268
San Luis Obispo County	p. 272
Santa Barbara County	p. 274
Ventura County	p. 276
South Coast	p. 277
Los Angeles County	p. 278
Orange County	p. 282
San Diego County	p. 284
Acknowledgements	p. 288
Further Reading	p. 289
Index	p. 290
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