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Australian waters contain the highest diversity of cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish and octopus) found anywhere in the world
They are highly significant ecologically, both as top-level predators and as prey for numerous vertebrates, including fishes, seals, cetaceans and seabirds.Cephalopods of Australia and Sub-Antarctic Territoriesis a comprehensive guide covering 226 species, which represent over a quarter of the world''s cephalopod fauna. With an emphasis on identification, this book includes keys, species descriptions, full-color illustrations and distribution maps, as well as a summary of the biology and behavior of cephalopods and fisheries information. This is an invaluable tool for researchers and fisheries experts as well as amateur naturalists, fishers and divers.FEATURES• Enables all named cephalopod species to be reliably identified• Using a number of identification tools, enables recognition of commercially exploited species by a variety of end-users - essential for fisheries and conservation management• Includes an extensive literature review that will provide an invaluable starting-point for anyone working on this group of fascinating invertebrates• Contains outstanding illustrations, including color illustrations of live animals• Provides keys and distribution maps• Identifies the current ''gaps'' in our knowledge as a basis for future research effort• Includes up-to-date biology and fisheries information
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