Language: Japanese with scientific nomenclature
This is a pictorial identification book listing about 1,400 species of sea urchins found in the sea near Japan. Following the most up-to-date classification, this guide shows photos of live animals taken in-situ, showing external forms (entire form, antenna form, and colour). The text introduces the life history and behaviour of sea slugs. Attention is also given to sea slugs living in the deep sea.
Summary in Japanese:
日本近海で見られるウミウシ約1400種を掲載した識別図鑑。
最新の分類体系に準拠し、外部形態(全体と触角・鰓の形態と色彩)がわかる生態写真を中心に、変異幅のある種は複数カットを使って紹介。ウミウシの生活史や行動、深海に暮らすウミウシなどもコラムで紹介。ウミウシファン必携の一冊。