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Coral reefs : a natural history

Sheppard, Charles (Charles R. C.), author, Kelley, Russell, consultant editor

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\"Corals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals. Bridging the gap between plant and animal, these marine invertebrates serve as homes to reef fish and share symbiotic relationships with photosynthesizing algae, which provide corals with their nourishment. This stunningly illustrated book profiles the astonishing diversity of the world's coral groups, describing key aspects of their natural history and explaining why coral reefs are critical to the health of our oceans. Representative examples of corals have been selected to illustrate the broad range of species, and the book's lively and informative commentary covers everything from identification to conservation, making it an essential resource for marine biologists, divers, and anyone who is fascinated by these remarkable sea creatures\"-- Publisher's description.

• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Subject: Coral reef ecology. / Coral reef biology. / Écologie des récifs coralliens. / Biologie des récifs coralliens. / SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology.
• ISBN: 9780691198682, 0691198683

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
QH541.5.C7 S442 2021	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE