Diversity And Adaptation In Fish Behaviour
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Author |
: Miles H.A. Keenleyside |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 220 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783642813740 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3642813747 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis Diversity and Adaptation in Fish Behaviour by : Miles H.A. Keenleyside
Fish are extremely successful vertebrates. Because of a long and divergent history they are now found in almost every conceiv able aquatic habitat. This radiation has been accompanied by great diversity in structure, physiology, and behaviour. Despite this variability, fish must solve a number of basic problems that are common to all animals. The most important of these are: (1) to find and ingest appropriate food; (2) to avoid predation; and (3) to reproduce. The main purpose of this book is to describe the variety of behavioural strategies that fish use in coping with these problems. My approach has been to draw together material from both field and laboratory work that is widely scattered in the litera ture. The major emphasis is on field studies, since my main concern is with adaptive solutions to problems, and I believe these are most likely to be correctly perceived by workers who are familiar with the natural ecological setting of their animals. Of course, many details of behaviour cannot be seen and quantified adequately in the field, and therefore I have not ignored laboratory studies. However, even here I have concen trated on work that illustrates the variety of solutions that fish use to solve the three basic problems. Much important work, for instance on causation, development, and learning, is not included.
Author |
: Miles H. A. Keenleyside |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1979 |
ISBN-10 |
: LCCN:79017435 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis Diversity and Adaptation in Fish Behavior by : Miles H. A. Keenleyside
Author |
: Rudolph A. Rosen |
Publisher |
: Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages |
: 218 |
Release |
: 2014-11-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781623492274 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1623492270 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis Texas Aquatic Science by : Rudolph A. Rosen
This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.
Author |
: Gene Helfman |
Publisher |
: Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages |
: 544 |
Release |
: 1997-09-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0865422567 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780865422568 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Diversity of Fishes by : Gene Helfman
Fishes, as the largest group of living vertebrates, offer almost unlimited opportunities for the study of evolutionary adaptations to environmental and biotic selection pressures. The book covers basic fish anatomy, physiology and phylogeny, but the major theme of the book is evolution. For example, What has been the effect of evolutionary pressures on the form and function of fishes? Pitched at the undergraduate market, this book will serve as a core text for ichthyology courses offered by wildlife and fishery departments.
Author |
: Jeffrey B. Graham |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 313 |
Release |
: 1997-07-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780080525495 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0080525490 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis Air-Breathing Fishes by : Jeffrey B. Graham
Air Breathing Fishes: Evolution, Diversity, and Adaptation is unique in its coverage of the evolution of air-breathing, incongruously because it focuses exclusively on fish. This important and fascinating book, containing nine chapters that present the life history, ecology, and physiology of many air-breathing fishes, provides an exceptional overview of air-breathing biology.Each chapter provides a historical background, details the present status of knowledge in the field, and defines the questions needing attention in future research. Thoroughly referenced, containing more than 1,000 citations, and well documented with figures and tables, Air-Breathing Fishes is comprehensive in its coverage and will certainly have wide appeal. Researchers in vertebrate biology, paleontology, ichthyology, vertebrate evolution, natural history, comparative physiology, anatomy and many other fields will find something new and intriguing in Air-Breathing Fishes. - Offers a complete overview of an important and immensely interesting area of research - Provides a perspective of air-breathing fish that spans 300 million years of vertebrate evolution - Contains numerous illustrations as well as comprehensive charts - Provides a synoptic treatment of all the known air-breathing species with important data on their morphological and physiological adaptations
Author |
: Carin Magnhagen |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 662 |
Release |
: 2008-01-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439843024 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439843023 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fish Behaviour by : Carin Magnhagen
Fishes are by far the most species-rich vertebrate taxon, and it is also the vertebrate group with the most strikingly diverse repertoire of behaviours and behavioural adaptations. As such, they provide us with many opportunities to explore the fascinating complexities of animal behaviour. Central questions addressed in this book include: How do se
Author |
: Gene Helfman |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 736 |
Release |
: 2009-04-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781444311907 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1444311905 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Diversity of Fishes by : Gene Helfman
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
Author |
: Carl B. Schreck |
Publisher |
: Academic Press |
Total Pages |
: 604 |
Release |
: 2016-11-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780128027370 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0128027371 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Biology of Stress in Fish by : Carl B. Schreck
Biology of Stress in Fish: Fish Physiology provides a general understanding on the topic of stress biology, including most of the recent advances in the field. The book starts with a general discussion of stress, providing answers to issues such as its definition, the nature of the physiological stress response, and the factors that affect the stress response. It also considers the biotic and abiotic factors that cause variation in the stress response, how the stress response is generated and controlled, its effect on physiological and organismic function and performance, and applied assessment of stress, animal welfare, and stress as related to model species. Provides the definitive reference on stress in fish as written by world-renowned experts in the field Includes the most recent advances and up-to-date thinking about the causes of stress in fish, their implications, and how to minimize the negative effects Considers the biotic and abiotic factors that cause variation in the stress response
Author |
: Adalberto Luís Val |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 442 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSD:31822032208563 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fish Adaptations by : Adalberto Luís Val
Water is a living tissue influenced by chemical, biological and physical factors that, in turn, are influenced by local and climatic factors. Fish have to adjust physiologically to these alterations in habitat to survive. Physiological adaptation is a dynamic and never-ending process that has resulted in myriad fish groups adapted to the vast environmental diversity which exists on Earth. Moreover, adaptively modified organisms acquire greater ability to exploit the full range of natural environments, by adopting new modes of life in many situations. This book is a journey through fish adaptations.
Author |
: Gerhard von der Emde |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 393 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789400710603 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9400710607 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Senses of Fish by : Gerhard von der Emde
Fish comprise more than 50% of all living vertebrates and are found in a wide range of highly diverse habitats like the deep sea, the shoreline, tide pools, tropical streams and sweetwater ponds. During evolution, the senses of fish have adapted to the physical conditions of the environment in which different species live. As a result, the senses of fish exhibit a remarkable diversity that allows different species to deal with the physical constraints imposed by their habitat. In addition, fish have evolved several `new' sensory systems that are unique to the aquatic environment. In this book, examples of adaptation and refinement are given for six sensory systems: The visual system, The auditory system, The olfactory system, The mechanosensory lateral line system, The taste system, The electrosensory system. In each case, the environmental conditions under which a particular group of fish lives are analyzed. This is followed by a description of morphology and physiology of the sensory system and by an evaluation of its perceptional capabilities. Finally, the sensory adaptations to the particular conditions that prevail in the habitat of a species are highlighted. The various examples from different groups of fish presented in this book demonstrate the impressive capability of fish sensory systems to effectively overcome physical problems imposed by the environment.