The Diversity of Fishes: Biology, Evolution, and Ecology, 2nd Edition

by Gene Helfman (University of Georgia, Athens); Bruce B. Collette (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Museum of Natural History, Washington); Douglas E. Facey (Saint Michaels College); Brian W. Bowen (University of Hawaii)

• ISBN13: 9781444311907
• ISBN10: 1444311905
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

The second edition of The Diversity of Fishes represents a major revision of the world's most widely adopted ichthyology textbook. Expanded and updated, the second 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 during the past decade. Written by a team of internationally-recognized authorities, the first edition of The Diversity of Fishes was received with enthusiasm and praise, and incorporated into ichthyology and fish biology classes around the globe, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The second edition is a substantial update of an already classic reference and text. Companion resources site This book is accompanied by a resources site: www.wiley.com/go/helfman The site is being constantly updated by the author team and provides: + Related videos selected by the authors + Updates to the book since publication + Instructor resources + A chance to send in feedback

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

The science of ichthyology

Systematic procedures

Form, Function, and Ontogeny

Skeleton, skin, and scales

Soft anatomy

Oxygen, metabolism, and energetics

Sensory Systems

Homeostasis

Functional morphology of locomotion and feeding

Early life history

Juveniles, adults, age, and growth

Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and Evolution

A history of fishes

Chondrichthyes: Sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras

Living representatives of primitive fishes

Teleosts at last I: bonytongues through anglerfishes

Teleosts at last II: spiny-rayed fishes

Zoogeography, Habitats, and Adaptations

Zoogeography

Fish genetics

Special habitats and special adaptations

Behavior and Ecology

Fishes as predators

Fishes as prey

Fishes as social animals: reproduction

Fishes as social animals: aggregation, aggression, and cooperation

Cycles of activity and behavior

Individuals, populations, and assemblages

Communities, ecosystems, and the functional role ofn fishes

The Future of Fishes

Conservation

References

Index

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