Hagfishes, ratfishes, sticklebacks and seahorses; flying fish, mudskippers, sharks and stingrays: more species of fish exist than mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians combined. This is an illustrated introduction to fish biology and behaviour, which describes the evolution and classification of fish, their appearance and structure, the behavioural patterns that allow them to flourish, and the wide variety of habitats in which they live. Information on how to study fish in the wild includes tips on diving and photography. A leading academic conservationist, Moyle gives accounts of how water development and pollution have caused the rapid decline of many species, as well as how certain fish, introduced into a new habitat, can overwhelm the native inhabitants.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520079779
ISBN-13
9780520079779
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103266769
Product Key Features
Author
Peter B. Moyle
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Life Sciences: Zoology
Type
Textbook
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Berkerley
Illustrator(s)
Chris Mari Van Dyck,Chris Van Dyck
Content Note
8 Colour and 85 B&W Illustrations
Out-Of-Print Date
12/06/1997
Date of Publication
21/04/1993
Country of Publication
United States
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