Koehler Vaney (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delve into the enigmatic world of deep-sea holothurians, fascinating marine animals that share intriguing characteristics with sea cucumbers and starfish. This book extensively examines fifteen genera and fifty-nine newly discovered species of these enigmatic creatures. Through meticulously detailed descriptions and stunning illustrations, the author unravels the complexities of their anatomy, habitat preferences, and ecological roles. Exploring the historical context of holothurian research, the author traces the evolution of scientific understanding of these organisms and highlights the significant contributions made by the author's pioneering work. The text offers a comprehensive analysis of the anatomical structures, including the podia, ossicles, and respiratory trees, providing insights into their functional significance. Beyond scientific classification and description, the book delves into the ecological relationships between deep-sea holothurians and their environment. The author examines their feeding strategies, reproductive patterns, and interactions with other marine life, unveiling the intricate web of connections within deep-sea ecosystems. Ultimately, this book serves as an invaluable resource for marine biologists, ecologists, and anyone captivated by the wonders of the deep sea. It expands our knowledge of these enigmatic creatures, enriches our understanding of deep-sea biodiversity, and underscores the importance of preserving these fragile marine environments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 4to , Part 1 , 123 pp , 15 black and white plates including 8 lithographs, Part 2 , 54 pages , 3 black and white plates . French text with English and French title pages . Recently bound in good quality buckram . Book plate of Dr Andrew C Campbell on front paste down.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1910 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 17 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: French.

54 p., 3 pls, roy. 4to, hcloth (paper label pasted on spine). Library stamps (Zoologisch Museum Amsterdam). Scarce.