Jellyfish: A Natural History 9780226287706, 9780226287676, 022628770X

An introduction to these bizarre and beautiful creatures of the sea, filled with color photos and illustrations: "F

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English Pages 224 Year 2016

Jellyfish: A Natural History
9780226287706, 9780226287676, 022628770X

Jellyfish, with their undulating umbrella-shaped bells and sprawling tentacles, are as fascinating and beautiful as they

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A Sunday Times (UK) Best Book of the Year • This eye-opening book offers a "clear and captivating" (Dr. Kris V

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Jellyfish are the often transparent, graceful creatures that float beautifully across the sea. Readers can try, but they

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