Sharks and Their Relatives II: Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation

by Carrier; Jeffrey C.

• ISBN13: 9781420080476
• ISBN10: 1420080474
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-09
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Since the award-winning first volume, The Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives , published in 2004, the field has witnessed tremendous developments in research, rapid advances in technology, and the emergence of new investigators beginning to explore issues of biodiversity, distribution, physiology, and ecology in ways that eluded more traditional studies. As an entirely new companion volume, Sharks and Their Relatives II: Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation brings you up to speed on these significant changes, specifically examining how elasmobranch fishes ' the sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras ' successfully survive in a wide range of habitats.Emphasizes Conservation of Threatened SpeciesWith contributions from an international group of investigators, this multidisciplinary volume begins by examining elasmobranch biodiversity patterns and their integrated sensory systems. It then explores the physiological adaptations ' from unique sensory modalities to compensatory mechanisms for physiological and environmental stress ' that make these animals particularly well suited for the range of habitats where they are found, in both oceanic and freshwater realms.The book then considers the human interactions and anthropogenic effects on worldwide elasmobranch populations and the potential extinction risks posed by increasing threats from changes in habitat, changes in water chemistry, and growing commercial exploitation. This text truly is unrivaled in terms of coverage and readability, and it is a must-have reference for marine biologists, fishery scientists, oceanographers, and also marine, zoo, and aquarium veterinarians.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Editors	p. ix
Contributors	p. xi
Chondrichthyan Biodiversity: Ecosystems and Distribution of Fauna
Epipelagic Oceanic Elasmobranchs	p. 3
Deepwater Chondrichthyans	p. 37
Chondrichthyans of High Latitude Seas	p. 115
Elasmobranchs of Tropical Marine Ecosystems	p. 159
Biology of the South American Potamotrygonid Stingrays	p. 241
Life History Strategies of Batoids	p. 283
Adaptive Physiology
Ontogenetic Shifts in Movements and Habitat Use	p. 319
Tracking and Analysis Techniques for Understanding Free-Ranging Shark Movements and Behavior	p. 351
Sensory Adaptations to the Environment: Electroreceptors as a Case Study	p. 393
Molecular Insights into Elasmobranch Reproductive Behavior for Conservation and Management	p. 435
Physiological Responses to Strees in Sharks	p. 459
Pollutant Exposure and Effects in Sharks and their Relatives	p. 491
Conservation
Factors Contributing to Shark Attacks on Humans: A Volusia County, Florida, Case Study	p. 541
Shark Control: Methods, Efficacy, and Ecological Impact	p. 567
DNA Forensic Applications in Shark Management and Conservation	p. 593
Unraveling the Ecological Importance of Elasmobranchs	p. 611
Life Histories, Population Dynamics, and Extinction Risks in Chondrichthyans	p. 639
Index	p. 681
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