Corals by Julian Sprung - HC
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CORALS:by Julian Sprung  A Quick Reference Guide Detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, illustrating and identifying the soft and stonycoral genera one is likely to encounter on reefs around the world, including the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean,and Brazil. No other single book offers such a world-wide perspective. The beautiful photographs and quick reference format make it easy to identifythe corals and learn important information about them. Ideal for use as a field guide and taxonomic reference by divers and naturalists, or as anidentification and care handbook for aquarists. Each coral description includes the correct identification, pronunciation of the scientific name, commonnames used, a comparison to similar looking species or genera, and the geographical range. In addition, quick reference charts offer practicalinformation for aquarists concerning requirements for light and water movement, food, hardiness in captivity, proper placement in the aquarium, andagressiveness toward other corals. 240 pages, hardcover. Special Benefits: Defines corals and distinguishes them from similar antipatharians,hydrozoans, zoanthids, and corallimorpharia. that have never been depicted in any other book. Quick reference charts tell at a glance what the coralsrequire, and assist the aquarium hobbyist with purchasing decisions. Pronunciation of the scientific names is phonetically spelled out.

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5 Nice addition to your reef book library	11/08/2007 - by Earl Kleckner from Danville, KY US
Great book, beautiful pictures, could use a little more info on each species of coral though. Recommended read.