Reef fishes corals and invertebrates of the South China sea : including Thailand, Hongkong, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines / Elizabeth Wood & Michael Aw.

Provides a glimpse into the marine life associated with the string of reefs that stretch from Thailand and Taiwan in the north and sweep south and east to Irian Jaya. In terms of biodiversity, it is acknowledged as the richest in the world, with the center of diversity lying in the Philippines and Indonesia area, where more species occur than in any other part of the tropical reef world. This book provides an introduction to the features of the main groups, and describe a cross-section of the species that are likely to be encountered.

Contents:Plants (Sea grasses,Algae),Invertebrates(Sponges,Worms,Crustaceans,Molluscs Fish (Cartilaginous Eels,Forgfish,Flutermouth,Flatheads,Sweetlips,Butterflyfish,Damselfish,Barracuda,Gobies,Filefish,Porcupinefish),Other Vertebrates(Turtles,Procupines).