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Kraken : the curious, exciting, and slightly disturbing science of squid / by Wendy Williams.

Title
  1. Kraken : the curious, exciting, and slightly disturbing science of squid / by Wendy Williams.
Published by
  1. New York : Abrams Image, 2011.
Author
  1. Williams, Wendy, 1950-

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Description
  1. 223 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
  1. In addition to squid, both giant and otherwise, Kraken examines other cephalopods, including the octopus and cuttlefish.
Alternative title
  1. Curious, exciting, and slightly disturbing science of squid
Subject
  1. Squids
  2. Giant squids
  3. Cephalopoda
Contents
  1. From vampire to wallflower -- A wonderful fish -- A saltwater Serengeti -- Blue bloods -- Architeuthis on ice -- Fuzzy math and tentacles -- Luminous seas -- Diaphanous and delicate -- Solving Frankenstein's mystery -- Serendipitous squid -- Heure d'amour -- Playdate -- Fan clubs and film stars -- One lucky sucker -- Smart skin -- Curious, exciting--yet slightly disturbing.
Owning institution
  1. Harvard Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-211) and index.
  2. "Videos" : p. 212.
Processing action (note)
  1. committed to retain