The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives: A Natural History of Cephalopods (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780691244303)

An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creatures

Dive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods--octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus--to discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of intelligent invertebrates and their many roles in the marine ecosystem. Organized by marine habitat, this book features an extraordinary range of these clever and colorful creatures from around the world and explores their life cycles, behavior, adaptations, ecology, links to humans, and much more. With stunning photographs and illustrations as well as profiles of selected species, The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives is a comprehensive, authoritative, and inviting introduction to the natural history of these charismatic creatures.

Author: Danna Staaf
ISBN-10: 0691244308
ISBN-13: 9780691244303
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 1.80d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2024