{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-fishes-second-edition-natural-world-9780125476652","title":"Encyclopedia of Fishes, Second Edition (Natural World)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncyclopedia of Fishes, Second Edition (Natural World)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Paxton, John R.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780125476652.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 20,000 species, fishes are by far the most numerous group of all vertebrates. They are also the earliest group of backboned animals having evolved in the seas almost 500 million years ago. While they remain confined to water, fishes in all their variety now exist in an extraordinarily diverse range of habitats.\nMagnificently illustrated with more than 200 spectacular color photographs and 150 original illustrations, diagrams, and maps, this indispensable encyclopedia reveals the fascinating world of fishes in an authoritative and stimulating way. The highly readable text, written by leading experts from around the world, incorporates the most recent scientific research and presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the complex, diverse, and often bizarre lives of fishes.\n\nKey Features\n* Magnificently illustrated in full color\n* Includes hundreds of color photographs and meticulously researched diagrams and maps\n* Written by an international team of world recognized authorities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887396089909,"sku":"ByrdShop_0125476655","price":93.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_0125476655_f23f7653-e389-464a-a49c-13cd83ec9120.jpg?v=1784309250","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/encyclopedia-of-fishes-second-edition-natural-world-9780125476652","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}