Between Pacific Tides Ricketts Edward F.
Between Pacific Tides Ricketts Edward F. One of the classic works of marine biology, a favorite for generations, has now been completely revised and expanded. The intricate and fascinating life…
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Between Pacific Tides Ricketts Edward F.
One of the classic works of marine biology, a favorite for generations, has now been completely revised and expanded. The intricate and fascinating life processes of these creatures are described with affectionate care. Between Pacific Tides is a book for all who find the shore a place of excitement, wonder, and beauty, and an unsurpassed introductory text for both students and professionals.This book describes the habits and habitats of the animals that live in one of the most prolific life zones of the world-the rocky shores and tide pools of the Pacific Coast of the United States.
The animals are grouped according to their most characteristic habitat, whether rocky shore, sandy beach, mud flat, or wharf piling, and the authors discuss their life history, physiology, and community relations, and the influence of wave shock and shifting tide level.Though the