UID:
almahu_9949386421802882
Format:
1 online resource (ix, 299 pages) :
,
illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781000293968
,
1000293963
,
9780429343360
,
0429343361
,
9781000293982
,
100029398X
,
9781000293975
,
1000293971
Content:
The Ocean Sunfishes: Evolution, Biology and Conservation is the first book to gather into one comprehensive volume our fundamental knowledge of the world-record holding, charismatic ocean behemoths in the family Molidae. From evolution and phylogeny to biotoxins, biomechanics, parasites, husbandry and popular culture, it outlines recent and future research from leading sunfish experts worldwide This synthesis includes diet, foraging behavior, migration and fisheries bycatch and overhauls long-standing and outdated perceptions. This book provides the essential go-to resource for both lay and academic audiences alike and anyone interested in exploring one of the ocean's most elusive and captivating group of fishes.
Note:
Evolution and fossil record of the ocean sunfishes -- Phylogeny, taxonomy and size records of ocean sunfishes -- Genetic insights regarding the taxonomy, phylogeography and evolution of ocean sunfishes (molidae: tetraodontiformes) -- Overview of the anatomy of ocean sunfishes (molidae: tetraodontiformes) -- Locomotory systems and biomechanics of ocean sunfish -- Reproductive biology of the ocean sunfishes -- Ocean sunfish larvae : detections, identification and predation -- Movements and foraging behavior of ocean sunfish -- The diet and trophic role of ocean sunfishes -- Parasites of the ocean sunfishes -- Biotoxins, trace elements, and microplastics in the ocean sunfishes (molidae) -- Fisheries interactions, distribution modeling and conservation issues of the ocean sunfishes -- Sunfish on display : husbandry of the ocean sunfish Mola mola -- Ocean sunfishes and society -- Unresolved questions about ocean sunfishes, molidae -- a family comprising some of the world's largest teleosts.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9780367359744
Additional Edition:
ISBN 036735974X
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
;
Electronic books.
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429343360
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