[New Edition] Aquatic Life with DVD (Shogakukan's NEO Encyclopedia)

NEO "Aquatic Life" has been completely revamped!

This is an illustrated guide to aquatic life, focusing particularly on invertebrates, a group of organisms that lack a backbone. It introduces approximately 1000 species, ranging from relatively common creatures like shrimp, crabs, octopuses, squid, shellfish, jellyfish, and starfish, to those rarely seen, all in taxonomic order.

Based on the latest international standard theories, all entries have been revised, the book features beautiful and easy-to-understand specimen and ecological photographs, special features addressing recent social issues, and columns useful for independent research projects.

Because it covers such a diverse group of organisms, it includes numerous creatures with vastly different appearances and forms, allowing you to truly appreciate biodiversity.

The bonus DVD is a satisfying 70 minutes. Learn about the amazing ecology and behavior of aquatic life while having fun with Doraemon and Nobita.

[Recommendation from the Editor]

It makes you think anew about how such diverse forms and sizes of organisms can exist on a single planet like Earth. This is perhaps the most distinctive feature of this illustrated guide, which covers not just one group (such as "insects" or "birds"), but many different groups. I encourage you to look at and read this guide and truly experience biodiversity.

Also, I personally highly recommend the stunning life-size poster of a spiny lobster by natural history illustrator Chisato Sugiura on the back of the cover!