For anyone interested in locating and recognizing nudibranchs in the coastal seas of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe, Bernard Picton and Christine Morrow offer a simple and reliable photographic identification aid in this book.
Nudibranchs of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe: Second Edition
Publishing Info
Price: $39.95/£35.00
ISBN: 9780691208794
Published (US): Sep 12, 2023
Published (UK): Jun 6, 2023
Pages: 360
Size: 5.5 x 8.5 in.
Publisher
Nudibranchs, sometimes known as sea slugs, are a class of marine gastropod molluscs that lack shells as adults. This evolutionary loss has produced a vast range of body shapes, colors, and color patterns, making nudibranchs attractive among divers and underwater photographers.
The second edition of Nudibranchs of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe includes:
- Information on more than 195 species, each on a two-page spread.
- Images of the characteristic spawn coils of nudibranchs and studio images displaying their intricate anatomy.
- Major identifying characteristics as well as crucial details on size, habitat, nutrition and dispersion.
