Noted diver, animal lover, and best-selling author of Hawaii’s Fishes, and A Pocket Guide to Hawai‘i’s Underwater Paradise presents a detailed exploration of Hawai‘i’s invertebrates. The reader is led deep into the undersea realm with photographs of over 500 species of lobsters, shrimps, crabs, shells, octopus, corals, anemones, urchins, stars, sponges, slugs and a host of other lesser-known creatures. Virtually all the animals encountered by Hawai‘i’s snorkelers, divers and beachgoers are here. Also provided are scientific, common and Hawaiian names for each animal, and a wealth of information on its natural history, ecology, cultural importance and even suitability for aquariums.

Contents

What is an Invertebrate?
What’s in a name?
Isolation and endemism
Where to look for marine invertebrates
Conservation

Sponges
Cnidarians
Worms
Bryozoans
Molluscs
Crustaceans
Echinoderms
Tunicates

Author: John P. Hoover

Hawaii’s Sea Creatures: A Guide to Hawaii’s Marine Invertebrates-Revised and Updated Edition

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