Sea Stars of British Columbia, Southeast Alaska and Puget Sound (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780774808255)

In this handbook, Philip Lambert describes 43 species and subspecies of sea stars in the coastal waters of northwestern North America. The sea-star fauna of the region from Glacier Bay, Alaska, to Puget Sound in Washington, is the most diverse of all the temperate waters of the world. The great age of the Pacific Basin, and the varied habitats along this complex coastline, created by scouring glaciers and other natural forces, have stimulated the evolution of many new forms. Sea Stars bridges the gap between academic and popular publications and is enhanced by illustrations and photographs, many in colour. Although he covers the coastal waters down to 200 metres below the surface, Lambert lists 26 more species that live below 200 metres and 14 others that occur just outside the region covered by this book. "If sea stars fascinate you (and they're pretty hard to resist on this coast) then you'll appreciate this book. It is essential for anyone doing research involving northwest sea stars and is also a great field guide for divers and seaside naturalists." - Echinoderm Newsletter

Author: Philip Lambert
ISBN-10: 077480825X
ISBN-13: 9780774808255
Publisher: Royal British Columbia Museum
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2000
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.52w x 0.52d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 03/01/2001 pg. 67