Nudibranchs of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe: Second Edition

Bernard Picton and Christine Morrow

A strikingly illustrated photographic identification guide to sea slugs in all their colourful variety

Wild Nature Press

Paperback

Price:: $39.95/£35.00
ISBN:
Published (US):: Sep 12, 2023
Published (UK):: Jun 6, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
Pages:: 360
Size:: 5.5 x 8.5 in.
Main_subject:: Princeton Nature

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Price:: $39.95/£35.00
ISBN:
Published (US):: Sep 12, 2023
Published (UK):: Jun 6, 2023
Copyright:: 2023
Pages:: 360
Size:: 5.5 x 8.5 in.
Main_subject:: Princeton Nature

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Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, are a group of marine gastropod molluscs whose adults lack shells, an evolutionary loss that has led to a wide variety of body shapes, colours and colour patterns, making them popular with divers and underwater photographers. In this book, experienced nudibranch experts Bernard Picton and Christine Morrow provide an accessible and authoritative photographic identification guide for anyone interested in finding and identifying nudibranchs in the coastal waters of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe.

Covers more than 195 species, each on its own two-page spread
Includes in situ photos to aid finding nudibranchs under water and on the shore
Features photos of nudibranchs’ distinctive spawn coils and studio photos showing detailed anatomy
Presents key distinguishing features and essential information on size, habitat, diet and distribution

Bernard Picton is curator of marine invertebrates in the Natural Sciences Department at the National Museums Northern Ireland. He is the author of a number of books, including Sea Squirts and Sponges of Britain and Ireland (Princeton). Christine Morrow is a researcher at Queen’s University, Belfast. She studies nudibranchs and a variety of other marine invertebrates in addition to her main expertise, the taxonomy and systematics of sponges.

"Princeton is known for the high quality of its book production and this offering is no exception – the picture quality, especially, is spectacular. This book is a must for UK nudibranch divers."—Steve Weinman, Divernet

"A fine book which will no doubt become the invaluable companion of divers, underwater photographers, and naturalists exploring coastal waters. I doubt they'll leave home without it."—David M. Gascoigne, Travels With Birds

"This guide is a very welcome addition to my bookshelf/dive crate. Whether you are relatively new to nudibranch spotting, photographing and recording, or have been an enthusiast for many years, this guidebook is going to really help support you with identification."—Kate Lock, Porcupine Marine Natural History Society