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Great white sharks : the biology of Carcharodon carcharias / edited by A. Peter Klimley, David G. Ainley.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- White shark.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (531 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- San Diego : Academic Press, c1996.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. Included in the volume are many illustrations, maps, diagrams, graphs and photos.Key Features* Covers all biological aspects of Great White sharks* Includes contributions from an interna
- Contents:
- pt. 1. Introduction
- pt. 2. Evolution
- pt. 3. Anatomy
- pt. 4. Physiology
- pt. 5. Behavior
- pt. 6. Ecology and distribution
- pt. 7. Population biology
- pt. 8. Interactions with humans.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 493-513) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-281-98403-5
- 9786611984038
- 0-08-053260-8
- OCLC:
- 437091955
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