The Life Of Fishes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
From the sunlit shallows of coral reefs to the crushing darkness of the ocean's deepest trenches, The Life of Fishes by N.B. Marshall presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of nature's most diverse and fascinating vertebrate groups. Marshall, a distinguished ichthyologist and former Deputy Keeper of Zoology at the Natural History Museum in London, chronicles the extraordinary biology of fishes — their anatomy, locomotion, sensory systems, feeding strategies, and remarkable adaptations to virtually every aquatic environment on Earth. Published as part of the prestigious Weidenfeld and Nicolson Natural History series, this landmark work draws on decades of firsthand scientific research to illuminate the complex physiological and ecological mechanisms that govern piscine life. Written with the precision of a scientist and the clarity of a gifted communicator, The Life of Fishes argues that fishes are not merely primitive precursors to terrestrial life, but are instead supremely refined organisms shaped by hundreds of millions of years of evolution. Marshall's prose is methodical yet captivating, weaving together comparative anatomy, oceanography, and evolutionary biology into a cohesive and compelling narrative. A cornerstone text in the natural history canon, this volume remains essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand what truly lies beneath the surface of the world's waters.
Author: N.B. Marshall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Zoology
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
From the sunlit shallows of coral reefs to the crushing darkness of the ocean's deepest trenches, The Life of Fishes by N.B. Marshall presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of nature's most diverse and fascinating vertebrate groups. Marshall, a distinguished ichthyologist and former Deputy Keeper of Zoology at the Natural History Museum in London, chronicles the extraordinary biology of fishes — their anatomy, locomotion, sensory systems, feeding strategies, and remarkable adaptations to virtually every aquatic environment on Earth. Published as part of the prestigious Weidenfeld and Nicolson Natural History series, this landmark work draws on decades of firsthand scientific research to illuminate the complex physiological and ecological mechanisms that govern piscine life. Written with the precision of a scientist and the clarity of a gifted communicator, The Life of Fishes argues that fishes are not merely primitive precursors to terrestrial life, but are instead supremely refined organisms shaped by hundreds of millions of years of evolution. Marshall's prose is methodical yet captivating, weaving together comparative anatomy, oceanography, and evolutionary biology into a cohesive and compelling narrative. A cornerstone text in the natural history canon, this volume remains essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand what truly lies beneath the surface of the world's waters.