The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California
by Sept, J. DuaneFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-04-01
Publisher(s): Harbour
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Summary
This new color field guide is filled with new information on California's tide pool plants and animals. Each species is illustrated with a color photo. The narrative for each species includes distinguishing characteristics, size, habitat and geographical range. The book also includes lists of the best beachcombing sites in California, and tips on protecting tidepool life.
Author Biography
J. Duane Sept is a biologist, writer, professional photographer and environmental consultant with a passion for wildlife
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Understanding Tides | p. 8 |
| Understanding Intertidal Habitats | p. 10 |
| Harvesting Shellfish | p. 13 |
| Protecting Our Marine Resource | p. 13 |
| Observing Intertidal Life | p. 14 |
| A Note of Caution | p. 14 |
| Getting the Most Out of This Guide | p. 15 |
| Field Guide | |
| Sponges (Phylum Porifera) | p. 16 |
| Hydroids, Jellies, Sea Anemones, Comb Jellies (Phyla Cnidaria and Ctenophora) | p. 20 |
| Hydroids | p. 21 |
| Large Bell-shaped Jellies | p. 24 |
| Comb Jellies | p. 27 |
| Sea Anemones and Cup Corals | p. 27 |
| Marine Worms (Phyla Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Annelida, Sipuncula and Echiura) | p. 36 |
| Flatworms | p. 37 |
| Ribbon Worms | p. 39 |
| Segmented Worms | p. 43 |
| Peanut Worms | p. 55 |
| Echiuran Worms | p. 56 |
| Mollusks and Lampshells (Phyla Mollusca & Brachiopoda) | p. 57 |
| Chitons | p. 58 |
| Gastropods | p. 71 |
| Nudibranchs and Allies | p. 112 |
| Bivalves | p. 125 |
| Octopods and Squids | p. 159 |
| Lampshells | p. 160 |
| Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda) | p. 161 |
| Barnacles | p. 162 |
| Shrimps, Crabs and Allies | p. 166 |
| Moss Animals (Phylum Bryozoa) | p. 188 |
| Spiny-Skinned Animals (Phylum Echinodermata) | p. 192 |
| Sea Stars | p. 193 |
| Brittle Stars | p. 198 |
| Urchins and Sand Dollars | p. 202 |
| Sea Cucumbers | p. 204 |
| Sea Squirts (Phylum Urochordata) | p. 207 |
| Fishes (Phylum Chordata) | p. 214 |
| Seaweeds (Phyla Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, Rhodophyta) | p. 221 |
| Green Algae | p. 222 |
| Brown Algae | p. 226 |
| Red Algae | p. 237 |
| Flowering Plants (Phylum Anthophyta) | p. 251 |
| Best Beachcombing Sites in California | p. 255 |
| Key to Site Descriptions | p. 255 |
| North Coast | p. 256 |
| Del Norte County | p. 257 |
| Humboldt County | p. 258 |
| Mendocino County | p. 259 |
| Sonoma County | p. 261 |
| Marin County | p. 263 |
| Central Coast | p. 265 |
| San Mateo County | p. 266 |
| Santa Cruz County | p. 267 |
| Monterey County | p. 268 |
| San Luis Obispo County | p. 272 |
| Santa Barbara County | p. 274 |
| Ventura County | p. 276 |
| South Coast | p. 277 |
| Los Angeles County | p. 278 |
| Orange County | p. 282 |
| San Diego County | p. 284 |
| Acknowledgements | p. 288 |
| Further Reading | p. 289 |
| Index | p. 290 |
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