Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World Stevens GuyPaperback
Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World Stevens GuyPaperback Manta and devil rays are some of the most charismatic creatures in the ocean. Driven forward by powerful beats of their wing-like…
Specifikacia Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World Stevens GuyPaperback
Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World Stevens GuyPaperback
Manta and devil rays are some of the most charismatic creatures in the ocean. Driven forward by powerful beats of their wing-like pectoral fins, these filter feeding rays search the ocean currents for prey, their horn-like cephalic (head) fins giving rise to ancient mariners' tales of fearsome devilfish dragging boats into the depths. Born into a life of perpetual motion, these rays must keep swimming to survive.
Illustrated with over 200 beautiful colour photos, drawings and plates, this guide also contains an expansive introduction Beloved by scuba divers and marine biologists alike, these impressive animals have never had a comprehensive field guide dedicated to them - until now.Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World includes detailed information on the identification, characteristics, threats and distribution for each of the species within this family of rays.