Cephalopods of Australia and Sub-Antarctic Territories

Australian Waters Contain The Highest Diversity Of Cephalopods (squid, Cuttlefish And Octopus) Found Anywhere In The World. They Are Highly Significant Ecologically, Both As Top-level Predators And As Prey For Numerous Vertebrates, Including Fishes, Seals, Cetaceans And Seabirds. Cephalopods Of Australia And Sub-antarctic Territories Is A Comprehensive Guide Covering 226 Species, Which Represent Over A Quarter Of The World’s Cephalopod Fauna. With An Emphasis On Identification, This Book Includes Keys, Species Descriptions, Full-colour Illustrations And Distribution Maps, As Well As A Summary Of The Biology And Behaviour Of Cephalopods And Fisheries Information. This Is An Invaluable Tool For Researchers And Fisheries Experts As Well As Amateur Naturalists, Fishers And Divers.