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9780691133195

A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

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  • ISBN13:

    9780691133195

  • ISBN10:

    0691133190

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-03-17
  • Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr

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The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to seaweeds and lichens. With some 300 crisp, vibrant color photographs by Duane Sept and brief, precise descriptions, this field guide makes it easier than ever to identify Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. Sept covers more than 225 common intertidal species found on rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks, and explains the natural history of these specialized organisms. He also describes tidal habitats, tells how to explore the seashore in a safe and environmentally responsible way, and provides extensive information on some of the best places in the North Atlantic to see seashore life. Both casual and dedicated beachcombers will find this a handy, enjoyable, and reliable guide. The first full-color photographic guide to North Atlantic seashore life Includes some 300 color photographs and illustrations Makes species identification quick and easy Covers more than 225 common intertidal species found from Canada to Cape Cod Covers rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks Tells how to explore safely and in an environmentally responsible way Provides extensive information on some of the best places to visit in the Atlantic Northeast

Table of Contents

Introductionp. 10
Understanding Tidesp. 11
Understanding Intertidal Habitatsp. 15
Sand Beachesp. 16
Mud Flatsp. 16
Rocky Shoresp. 16 Intertida
Micro-habitatsp. 19
Harvesting Shellfishp. 19
Protecting Our Marine Resourcesp. 21
Observing Intertidal Lifep. 21
A Note of Cautionp. 21
The Scientific Classification of Living Thingsp. 22
Getting the Most out of This Guidep. 24
Intertidal Creatures Kingdom Animalia Sponges Phylum Poriferap. 26
Sea Anemones, Jellies, and Allies Phylum Cnidariap. 30
Comb Jellies Phylum Ctenophorap. 40
Marine Worms Phyla Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Annelida, and Echiurap. 43
Moss Animals Phylum Bryozoap. 57
Molluscs Phylum Molluscap. 60
Arthropods Phylum Arthropodap. 110
Spiny-skinned Animals Phylum Echinodermatap. 128
Tunicates (Non-vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordatap. 138
Fishes (Vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordatap. 142
Intertidal Plants & Fungi Kingdoms Plantae & Fungi Green Algae Phylum Chlorophytap. 147
Brown Algae Phylum Ochrophytap. 153
Red Algae Phylum Rhodophytap. 163
Flowering Plants Phylum Anthophytap. 173
Lichens Phylum Ascomycotinap. 177
Selected Sites for Explorationp. 181
Map of the Atlantic Northeastp. 182
Nova Scotiap. 183
Prince Edward Islandp. 186
New Brunswickp. 187
Newfoundland, and Labradorp. 190
Mainep. 191
New Hampshirep. 195
Massachusettsp. 196
Selected Referencesp. 200
Glossaryp. 202
Illlustrations for Identificationp. 205
Acknowledgmentsp. 213
Indexp. 214
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