Poisonous and Venomous Marine Animals of the World: Invertebrates
Author | : Bruce W. Halstead |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1028 |
Release | : 1965 |
ISBN-10 | : MSU:31293010964678 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "Primary purpose of this monograph is to provide a systematic, organized source of technical data on marine biotoxicology covering the total world literature from antiquity to modern times...A phylogenetic arrangement utilizing a historical approach has been adopted. Information on each phylogenetic group includes lists of venomous members, history of research, biology, morphology of the venom apparatus, medical aspects, toxicology, pharmacology, etc.. plus a bibliography for each section. Illustratd. Indexed. A 150 page history of marine toxicology begins volume one. The place to start on this subject.