The Ocean Sunfishes: Evolution, Biology and ConservationTierney M. Thys, Graeme C. Hays, Jonathan D. R. Houghton CRC Press, 10 déc. 2020 - 310 pages The Ocean Sunfishes: Evolution, Biology and Conservation is the first book to gather into one comprehensive volume our fundamental knowledge of the world-record holding, charismatic ocean behemoths in the family Molidae. From evolution and phylogeny to biotoxins, biomechanics, parasites, husbandry and popular culture, it outlines recent and future research from leading sunfish experts worldwide This synthesis includes diet, foraging behavior, migration and fisheries bycatch and overhauls long-standing and outdated perceptions. This book provides the essential go-to resource for both lay and academic audiences alike and anyone interested in exploring one of the ocean’s most elusive and captivating group of fishes. |
Table des matières
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2 Phylogeny Taxonomy and Size Records of Ocean Sunfishes | 18 |
Tetraodontiformes | 37 |
Tetraodontiformes | 55 |
5 Locomotory Systems and Biomechanics of Ocean Sunfish | 72 |
6 Reproductive Biology of the Ocean Sunfishes | 87 |
Detections Identification and Predation | 105 |
8 Movements and Foraging Behavior of Ocean Sunfish | 129 |
10 Parasites of the Ocean Sunfishes | 160 |
11 Biotoxins Trace Elements and Microplastics in the Ocean Sunfishes Molidae | 186 |
12 Fisheries Interactions Distribution Modeling and Conservation Issues of the Ocean Sunfishes | 216 |
Husbandry of the Ocean Sunfish Mola mola | 243 |
14 Ocean Sunfishes and Society | 263 |
15 Unresolved Questions About Ocean Sunfishes MolidaeA Family Comprising Some of the Worlds Largest Teleosts | 280 |
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9 The Diet and Trophic Role of Ocean Sunfishes | 146 |
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The Ocean Sunfishes: Evolution, Biology and Conservation Tierney M. Thys,Jonathan David Roy Houghton Aucun aperçu disponible - 2020 |
The Ocean Sunfishes: Evolution, Biology and Conservation Tierney M Thys,Graeme C Hays,Jonathan D R Houghton Aucun aperçu disponible - 2022 |