The diversity of fishes: biology, evolution, and ecology

The second edition of The Diversity of Fishes represents a major revision of the worlds most widely adopted ichthyology textbook. Expanded and updated, thesecond edition is illustrated throughout with striking color photographs depicting the spectacular evolutionary adaptations of the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse vertebrate group. The text incorporates the latest advances in the biology of fishes, covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. A new chapter on genetics and molecular ecology of fishes has been added, and conservation is emphasized throughout. Hundreds of new and redrawn illustrations augment readable text, and every chapter has been revised to reflect the discoveries and greater understanding achieved duringthe past decade. Written by a team of internationally-recognized authorities,the first edition of The Diversity of Fishes was received with enthusiasm andpraise, and incorporated into ichthyology and fish biology classes around theglobe, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The second edition is asubstantial update of an already classic reference and text.

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-2494-2
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 736
• Fecha Publicación: 09/04/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés