{"product_id":"atlas-of-crustacean-larvae-joel-w-martin-9781421411972","title":"Atlas of Crustacean Larvae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated guide to the sweeping diversity of crustacean larval forms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Choice ACRL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrustaceans--familiar to the average person as shrimp, lobsters, crabs, krill, barnacles, and their many relatives--are easily one of the most important and diverse groups of marine life. Poorly understood, they are among the most numerous invertebrates on earth. Most crustaceans start life as eggs and move through a variety of morphological phases prior to maturity. In \u003ci\u003eAtlas of Crustacean Larvae\u003c\/i\u003e, more than 45 of the world's leading crustacean researchers explain and illustrate the beauty and complexity of the many larval life stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevealing shapes that are reminiscent of aliens from other worlds--often with bizarre modifications for a planktonic life or for parasitization, including (in some cases) bulging eyes, enormous spines, and aids for flotation and swimming--the abundant illustrations and photographs show the detail of each morphological stage and allow for quick comparisons. The diversity is immediately apparent in the illustrations: spikes that deter predators occur on some larvae, while others bear unique specializations not seen elsewhere, and still others appear as miniature versions of the adults. Small differences in anatomy are shown to be suited to the behaviors and survival mechanisms of each species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDestined to become a key reference for specialists and students and a treasured book for anyone who wishes to understand \"the invertebrate backbone of marine ecosystems,\" \u003ci\u003eAtlas of Crustacean Larvae\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on the shelf of every serious marine biologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joel W. Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421411970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421411972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.23h x 8.86w x 1.14d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2015 pg. 1116","brand":"Joel W. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088211194111,"sku":"9781421411972","price":127.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8bf5ed1c-b850-459f-b53d-6c90a5ad12bb.jpg?v=1769103672","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/atlas-of-crustacean-larvae-joel-w-martin-9781421411972","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}