UID:
edocfu_9959391625502883
Umfang:
1 online resource (232 p.) :
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30 color and 29 black and white photographs
ISBN:
9780813551098
Serie:
Animals Q & A
Inhalt:
From the fifty-one-foot whale shark Rhincodon typus to a less-than-one-half-inch fish in the minnow family--the tiny Paedocypris progenetica--fish certainly carry a lot of weight . . . or do they? A fish's heft in water may vary, but these diverse aquatic animals certainly carry a lot of weight in our ecosystems and environment. From freshwater to ocean habitats, Judith S. Weis offers a fascinating look at these deceptively simple creatures. Fishes may appear to live a dull existence, but appearances change once we understand more about how they survive. These wonders actually possess attributes that would make us superpowers--they can change color, sex, produce light and electricity, regenerate injured fins, prevent themselves from sinking, and some can even walk on land. Do Fish Sleep? is organized in an easy-to-read and accessible question-and-answer format, filled with more than 55 photographs and over 100 interesting facts from fish biology basics to the importance of preserving and restoring fish diversity and healthy populations. A captivating read for fish enthusiasts of all ages--naturalists, environmentalists, aquarists, scuba divers, and students--this is also the perfect primer for those just about to get their feet wet. Dive in!
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Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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Preface and Acknowledgments --
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ONE. Fish Basics --
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TWO. Where Fishes Live --
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THREE. Fish Bodies --
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FOUR. Fish Lives --
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FIVE. Fish Reproduction --
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SIX. Dangers and Defenses --
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SEVEN. Watching Fishes --
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EIGHT. Recreational Fishing --
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NINE. Commercial Fishing --
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TEN. Fish and Human Health --
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ELEVEN. Research and Conservation --
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Appendix: Public Aquaria in the United States --
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References --
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Index
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In English.
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.36019/9780813551098
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780813551098
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