Sharks: An Eponym Dictionary
- ISBN-10
- 1784270377
- ISBN-13
- 9781784270377
- Series
- Sharks
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 170
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-30
- Publisher
- Pelagic Publishing Ltd
- Authors
- Bo Beolens, Michael Watkins
Description
This fascinating reference book delves into the origins of the vernacular and scientific names of sharks, rays, skates and chimeras. Each entry offers a concise biography, revealing the hidden stories and facts behind each species’ name.
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