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A breathtaking collection ofphotographs and expert commentarythat shed light on the most mysterious creatures of the deep sea.
Jellyfishcome in a dazzling array ofcolors, shapes and sizes, drifting through every ocean,from the surface to the deepest of the deep seas, and are even found infreshwater locations. Theseancient creatures, also called sea jellies (they are not, technically, fish), are sootherworldly and luminousthat it is no wonder they are oftencompared to mythical shapeshifters. Some are so delicate that they shatter with the smallest disturbance to the water, while the tenacity of others means they can withstand almost any temperature, any salinity, starvation and even being dismembered. And some are truly biologically immortal.
This visually breathtaking bookshowcases 100 species of jellyfishwithin its pages—from the ubiquitous Aurelia to the enigmatic Velella—along withastounding factsabout these fascinating marine life-forms. Some are splendid, some strange, some poisonous, some deadly. Some carry surprising secrets and some are barely known, but every one of them is remarkable and has a tale to tell.An introduction by noted expert Lisa-ann Gershwin, with her commentary throughout, invites you into the wondrous world of jellyfish.
Edition: 2023
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