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Title: very nice survey of mesozoic marine life - recommended !
Review: This is the first book I know that describes the whole variety of mesozoic marine life in a, for the averagely interested as well as experts, very clear and understandable manner. In four sections Ellis reflects the latest information on nearly all species of Ichthyosaurs, Plesiosaurs, Pliosaurs and Mosasaurs combined with a lot of outstanding life reconstructions (done by Ellis himself). The text is free of speculation but full of scientific background because Ellis frequently includes the latest inputs from the leading experts. What the book also makes very enjoyable is the fact, that the book is free of difficult technical jargon but gives a lot of references for people that are looking for these technical details. The style and print quality of the book is also very good.In summary one can say confidently that this book is the best popularized book on mesozoic marine life available
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