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The Diversity of Fishes


The Diversity of Fishes

Biology, Evolution and Ecology
3. Aufl.

von: Douglas E. Facey, Brian W. Bowen, Bruce B. Collette, Gene S. Helfman

55,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 06.10.2022
ISBN/EAN: 9781119341802
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 720

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THE <B>DIVERSITY </B> OF <B>FISHES</B> <p>The third edition of <i>The Diversity of Fishes</i> is a major revision of the widely adopted ichthyology textbook, incorporating the latest advances in the biology of fishes and covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. Key information on the evolution of various fishes is also presented, providing expansive and conclusive coverage on all key topics pertaining to the field. <p>To aid in reader comprehension, each chapter begins with a summary that provides a broad overview of the content of that chapter, which may be particularly useful for those using the text for a course who don’t intend to address every chapter in detail. Detailed color photographs throughout the book demonstrate just some of the diversity and beauty of fishes that attract many to the field. A companion website provides related videos selected by the authors, instructor resources, and additional references and websites for further reading. <p>Sample topics covered and learning resources included in <i>The Diversity of Fishes</i> are as follows: <ul><li> How molecular genetics has transformed many aspects of ichthyology </li> <li> The close relationship between structure and function, including adaptations to special environments</li> <li> Many physical and behavioral adaptations reflecting the fact that many fishes are both predators and prey</li> <li> Fish interactions with other species within fish assemblages and broader communities, plus their impacts on ecosystems</li> <li> Global maps that more accurately represent the comparative sizes of oceans and land masses than maps used in prior editions</li></ul> <p>For students, instructors, and individuals with an interest in ichthyology, <i>The Diversity of Fishes</i> is an all-in-one introductory resource to the field, presenting vast opportunities for learning, many additional resources to aid in information retention, and helpful recommendations on where to go to explore specific topics further.
<p>Preface to the third edition</p> <p>Preface to the second edition</p> <p>Preface to the first edition</p> <p>Phylogenetic relationships among living and extinct fish groups</p> <p>About the companion website</p> <p><b>Part I – Introduction </b></p> <p>Chapter 1 – The Science of Ichthyology</p> <p>Chapter 2 – Systematic Procedures</p> <p><b>Part II – Form, Function, Ontogeny </b></p> <p>Chapter 3 – Structure and Function of the Head</p> <p>Chapter 4 – Structure and Function of the Trunk</p> <p>Chapter 5 – Circulation, Gas Transport, Digestion, Metabolism, and Energetics</p> <p>Chapter 6 – Nervous and Sensory Systems</p> <p>Chapter 7 – Homeostasis</p> <p>Chapter 8 – Reproduction and Early Life History</p> <p>Chapter 9 – Juveniles, Age and, Growth</p> <p>Chapter 10 – Special Habitats and Adaptations</p> <p><b>Part III – Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and Evolution</b></p> <p>Chapter 11 – “A History of Fishes”</p> <p>Chapter 12 – Chondrichthyes</p> <p>Chapter 13 – Living Representatives of Primitive Fishes</p> <p>Chapter 14 – Teleosts I</p> <p>Chapter 15 – Teleosts II</p> <p><b>Part IV – Fish Behavior </b></p> <p>Chapter 16 – Fishes as Predators and Prey</p> <p>Chapter 17 – Fishes as Social Animals</p> <p>Chapter 18 – Cycles of Activity and Behavior</p> <p><b>Part V – Fish Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation </b></p> <p>Chapter 19 – Zoogeography</p> <p>Chapter 20 – Fish Populations</p> <p>Chapter 21 – Communities, Ecosystems, and the Functional Role of Fishes</p> <p>Chapter 22 – Conservation</p> <p>Index</p>
<p><b>Douglas E. Facey, </b>Emeritus Professor of Biology, Saint Michael’s College, Vermont, USA. <p><b>Brian W. Bowen, </b>Research Professor, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. <p><b>Bruce B. Collette, </b>Research Associate, NOAA, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, USA. <p><b>Gene S. Helfman,</b> Emeritus Professor of Ecology, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA.
<p>The third edition of <i>The Diversity of Fishes</i> is a major revision of the widely adopted ichthyology textbook, incorporating the latest advances in the biology of fishes and covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. Key information on the evolution of various fishes is also presented, providing expansive and conclusive coverage on all key topics pertaining to the field. <p>To aid in reader comprehension, each chapter begins with a summary that provides a broad overview of the content of that chapter, which may be particularly useful for those using the text for a course who don’t intend to address every chapter in detail. Detailed color photographs throughout the book demonstrate just some of the diversity and beauty of fishes that attract many to the field. A companion website provides related videos selected by the authors, instructor resources, and additional references and websites for further reading. <p>Sample topics covered and learning resources included in <i>The Diversity of Fishes</i> are as follows: <ul><li> How molecular genetics has transformed many aspects of ichthyology </li> <li> The close relationship between structure and function, including adaptations to special environments</li> <li> Many physical and behavioral adaptations reflecting the fact that many fishes are both predators and prey</li> <li> Fish interactions with other species within fish assemblages and broader communities, plus their impacts on ecosystems</li> <li> Global maps that more accurately represent the comparative sizes of oceans and land masses than maps used in prior editions</li></ul> <p>For students, instructors, and individuals with an interest in ichthyology, <i>The Diversity of Fishes</i> is an all-in-one introductory resource to the field, presenting vast opportunities for learning, many additional resources to aid in information retention, and helpful recommendations on where to go to explore specific topics further.

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