Marine Flatworms The World of Polyclads

Leslie Newman and Lester Cannon 112pp,colour photographs, soft cover. AU$39.95 inc GST AU$36.30 ex GST Marine Flatworms provides a fascinating introduction to the intriguing world of polyclad flatworms, a group of large, free-living marine Platyhelminthes, which are found throughout the world but are most colourful in the tropical waters. Although not related to molluscs, they are often mistaken for sea slugs because of their brilliant colour patterns. Written in an accessible style by two leading experts in the field, this book explores flatworms' unusual structure, feeding habits, their curious reproductive behaviour (including 'penis fencing'), their mimicry and toxicology.

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