A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

by Sept, J. Duane

• ISBN13: 9780691133195
• ISBN10: 0691133190
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-17
• Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr

Summary

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

Introduction	p. 10
Understanding Tides	p. 11
Understanding Intertidal Habitats	p. 15
Sand Beaches	p. 16
Mud Flats	p. 16
Rocky Shores	p. 16 Intertida
Micro-habitats	p. 19
Harvesting Shellfish	p. 19
Protecting Our Marine Resources	p. 21
Observing Intertidal Life	p. 21
A Note of Caution	p. 21
The Scientific Classification of Living Things	p. 22
Getting the Most out of This Guide	p. 24
Intertidal Creatures Kingdom Animalia Sponges Phylum Porifera	p. 26
Sea Anemones, Jellies, and Allies Phylum Cnidaria	p. 30
Comb Jellies Phylum Ctenophora	p. 40
Marine Worms Phyla Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Annelida, and Echiura	p. 43
Moss Animals Phylum Bryozoa	p. 57
Molluscs Phylum Mollusca	p. 60
Arthropods Phylum Arthropoda	p. 110
Spiny-skinned Animals Phylum Echinodermata	p. 128
Tunicates (Non-vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordata	p. 138
Fishes (Vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordata	p. 142
Intertidal Plants & Fungi Kingdoms Plantae & Fungi Green Algae Phylum Chlorophyta	p. 147
Brown Algae Phylum Ochrophyta	p. 153
Red Algae Phylum Rhodophyta	p. 163
Flowering Plants Phylum Anthophyta	p. 173
Lichens Phylum Ascomycotina	p. 177
Selected Sites for Exploration	p. 181
Map of the Atlantic Northeast	p. 182
Nova Scotia	p. 183
Prince Edward Island	p. 186
New Brunswick	p. 187
Newfoundland, and Labrador	p. 190
Maine	p. 191
New Hampshire	p. 195
Massachusetts	p. 196
Selected References	p. 200
Glossary	p. 202
Illlustrations for Identification	p. 205
Acknowledgments	p. 213
Index	p. 214
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