Discusses physical characteristics of different invertebrates such as sponges, cnidarians, worms, and echinoderms that are found around the world.

Sponges (phylum Porifera) are known to be very rich sources for bioactive compounds, mainly secondary metabolites. Main efforts are devoted to cell- and maricul

Research whilst compiling this book has uncovered a fauna about twice the size as that previously published in the literature and consequently Systema Porifera

Research whilst compiling this book has uncovered a fauna about twice the size as that previously published in the literature and consequently Systema Porifera

Introduces the physical characteristics and habitats of invertebrates that live in the ocean, including jellyfish, sponges, and anemones.