Bibliograph

Plankton, wonders of the drifting world, Christian Sardet ; edited by Rafael D. Rosengarten and Theodore Rosengarten ; translated from the French by Christian Sardet and Dana Sardet ; prologue by Mark Ohman

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Plankton, wonders of the drifting world, Christian Sardet ; edited by Rafael D. Rosengarten and Theodore Rosengarten ; translated from the French by Christian Sardet and Dana Sardet ; prologue by Mark Ohman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-216) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Plankton

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

889996855

Responsibility statement

Christian Sardet ; edited by Rafael D. Rosengarten and Theodore Rosengarten ; translated from the French by Christian Sardet and Dana Sardet ; prologue by Mark Ohman

Sub title

wonders of the drifting world

Summary

"Through hundreds of close-up photographs, Plankton transports readers into the currents, where jeweled chains hang next to phosphorescent chandeliers, spidery claws jut out from sinuous bodies, and gelatinous barrels protect microscopic hearts. The creatures' vibrant colors pop against the black pages, allowing readers to examine every eye and follow every tentacle. Jellyfish, tadpoles, and bacteria all find a place in the book, representing the broad scope of organisms dependent on drifting currents. Christian Sardet's ... text explains the biological underpinnings of each species while connecting them to the larger living world. He begins with plankton's origins and history, then dives into each group, covering ctenophores and cnidarians, crustaceans and mollusks, and worms and tadpoles. He also demonstrates the indisputable impact of plankton in our lives."--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Prologue / by Mark Ohman -- Introduction. Plankton : a drifting world -- Plankton of the world -- Unicellular creatures: from the origins of life -- Ctenophores and cnidarians: ancestral forms -- Crustaceans and mollusks: champions of diversity -- Worms and tadpoles: arrows, tubes, and nets -- Epilogue

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