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Jellyfish
Jellyfish aren't really fish at all! These spineless sea-dwellers use their umbrella-shaped bells to swim, while their long tentacles sting prey. Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.
Identification guide to macro jellyfishes of West Africa
This identification guide includes 56 species of macro (> 5 cm in diameter) jellyfishes (cnidarians, ctenophores, and thaliaceans) that are known to occur off the coast of West Africa. It provides fully illustrated dichotomous keys to all taxa, an illustrated glossary of technical terms for each main group, and species accounts including the scientific name, diagnostic features, colour, size, ecology, stinging, geographical distribution, and one or more illustrations. The guide is intended for both specialists, and non-specialists who have a working knowledge of biology.
Jellyfish
Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics and behavior of jellyfish.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are mysterious creatures, luminously beautiful with remarkably varied life cycles. These ancient animals are found in every ocean at every depth, and have lived on Earth for at least 500 million years. Jellyfish looks at their anatomy, life history, taxonomy and ecology, and includes species profiles featuring stunning marine photography.
Jellyfish
"Did you know jellyfish aren't really fish? These invertebrates have been around for millions of years. With easy-to-read facts and colorful photos, readers will enjoy discovering all the details about these interesting animals"--
Spineless
Jellyfish have been swimming in our oceans for over half a billion years, longer than any other animal that lives on the planet. Their sting is the fastest known motion in the animal kingdom, their venom so toxic it can kill a human in three minutes. Made of roughly 95 percent water, some jellies are barely perceptible virtuosos of disguise, while others’ luminescent glow has revolutionized biotechnology. Yet until recently, jellyfish were largely ignored by science, and they remain among the most poorly understood of ocean dwellers. Over a decade ago, ocean scientist Juli Berwald left her career to raise a family in landlocked Austin, Texas, but jellyfish drew her back to the sea. Driven ...
Jellyfish
Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, and habitat of jellyfish.
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature. Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary creature that no one has ever seen. Does the giant Arctic jellyfish even exist? After years of research, Dr. Morley and her crew don their red parkas and set off to icy northern waters in hopes of finding the mysterious creature. The Arctic Circle is filled with wonders: playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice shelves—but will Dr. Morley find what she is searching for? Or, perhaps, will it find her? Bringing the stark and breathtaking beauty of the Arctic to life, author-illustrator Chloe Savage’s whimsical and charming adventure into the unknown is sure to capture the imaginations of young explorers.
Jellyfish in the Water
Jellyfish aren't fish, and they aren't made of jelly. So what exactly are they? In this fascinating introduction to jellyfish, readers will find out where these sea creatures live, how they move, what they eat, and more. Engaging, age-appropriate text makes reading fun. Colorful images add depth to the text and make this early elementary life-science topic come alive on each page. Even reluctant readers will be interested in learning more about these bizarre ocean animals.
Fact File
Do you know about jellyfish, those funny animals in the sea? There's plenty to learn about them in this book! Your purchase of this book from the Our Yarning collection supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.
