This mini guide covers almost 180 species that live in the area between land & sea called the intertidal or littoral zone It
Includes:: all the most common molluscs crustaceans seaweeds fishes spiny creatures such as starfishes & sea urchins mammals & many other species found here & is invaluable for anyone wanting to find out more about the fascinating shells & other objects they may pick up on our shores All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks & a concise written account for each covers size general description habitat ecology & distribution in Britain & the near Continent The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home It is compact enough to fit in the pocket yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast To protect it against the elements in the field the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet Also included is a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between similar-looking species Sandra Doyle Bridgette James Denys Ovenden Melanie Perkins Helen Senior & Lyn Wells painted the illustrations