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Book Synopsis Sharks of the Order Carcharhiniformes by : Leonard J. V. Compagno
Download or read book Sharks of the Order Carcharhiniformes written by Leonard J. V. Compagno and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reprint of the book Sharks of the Order Carcharhiniformes, first published in 1988. The book is a general review, taxonomic revision and phylogenetic analysis of the carcharhinoids, the largest group of living sharks, which comprises almost 60% of the known shark species. Students of shark biology have been hampered by the lack of a comprehensive and rigorous account of shark morphology. With this work, Dr. Compagno offers not only the most comprehensive and detailed account of this important group but also one of the most comprehensive modern anatomic and phylogenetic studies on cartilaginous fishes available. It is an essential reference not only for researchers on carcharhinoids but also for those who study other families of sharks and for paleontologists interested in this ancient group of fishes. The book begins with a general account of carcharhinoid sharks. Chapters two through eleven include detailed discussions of character systems used in taxonomic and phylogenetic analysis of carcharhinoids. Chapter twelve defines the Order Carcharhiniformes, lists its families and includes a taxonomic key to the families. Chapters thirteen through twenty review the eight carcharhinoid families and chapter twenty-one is an extended discussion of the phylogeny of carcharhinoids with cladistic analysis of taxa at various levels. L. J. V. Compagno is Curator of Fishes and Head of the Shark Research Center at Iziko - Museums of Cape Town, South Africa.
Book Synopsis Sharks of the Open Ocean by : Merry D. Camhi
Download or read book Sharks of the Open Ocean written by Merry D. Camhi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important and exciting title represents the first authoritative volume focussed on pelagic (open ocean) sharks as a group. Virtually every pelagic shark expert in the world has contributed to this landmark publication which includes the latest data and knowledge on pelagic shark biology, fisheries, management, and conservation. Pelagic sharks face unprecedented levels of exploitation in all the world's oceans through both direct fisheries and by-catch, and effective management for these species is contingent upon solid science and data, which this book brings together for the first time. All those involved in shark biology will need to have a copy of this book.
Book Synopsis Paragaleus Leucolomatus, a New Shark from South Africa, with Notes on the Systematics of Hemigaleid Sharks (Carcharhiniformes: Hemigaleidae) by : L. J. V. Compagno
Download or read book Paragaleus Leucolomatus, a New Shark from South Africa, with Notes on the Systematics of Hemigaleid Sharks (Carcharhiniformes: Hemigaleidae) written by L. J. V. Compagno and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sharks of the World by : David A. Ebert
Download or read book Sharks of the World written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fully revised and updated"--Back cover.
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Requiem Sharks (Elasmobranchiomorphi:Carcharhinidae) of the Western North Atlantic by : Mark Grace
Download or read book Field Guide to Requiem Sharks (Elasmobranchiomorphi:Carcharhinidae) of the Western North Atlantic written by Mark Grace and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sharks written by Doug Perrine and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 1995 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This top-selling series introduces readers to the wild creatures of the world and has been expanded to include the wonders of the natural world, too.
Book Synopsis Sharks and Their Relatives II by : Jeffrey C. Carrier
Download or read book Sharks and Their Relatives II written by Jeffrey C. Carrier and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Species 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. Features Established Researchers and Introduces New Pioneers in the Field 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. To address subject areas and subdisciplines where coverage was absent or superficial in volume one, Jeffrey Carrier and associates have assembled in the current volume a collection of works that reveal patterns of biodiversity, the physiological attributes that contribute to elasmobranchs’ successful exploitation of oceanic and freshwater realms, and the unique issues associated with the interaction between elasmobranchs and humans, all of this with overarching attention to issues of conservation. "We begin with chapters examining biodiversity. We have chosen to approach this discussion by presenting elasmobranchs as inhabitants of the range of zoogeographic provinces, realizing that significant overlap may occur for more pelagic species. This realization was reflected in the dialogue that occurred during preparation of the book between our chapter authors, and the recognition that many species simply cannot be confined to a specific habitat or range of habitats. We then continue by examining some of the unique physiological adaptations that allow these animals to exploit the range of habitats where they are found, from unique sensory modalities to compensatory mechanisms for physiological and environmental stress. "Our concluding section presents some of the challenges faced by members of these groups. We have asked our authors to consider human interactions and anthropogenic effects on worldwide populations and the potential extinction risks posed from survival under increasing threats from changes in habitat, changes in water chemistry, and increasing commercial exploitation. Conservation of species under threat remains a theme throughout the book. "Our authors represent an international group of investigators including established scientists whose work has been widely published and respected, and emerging younger scientists who have exploited recent advances in technology to ask and answer new questions as well as offering new insights and interpretations to enduring problems in the fields of ecology and physiology. We have asked them to be speculative and challenging, and we have asked them to predict future areas for investigation in hopes that their work will both inspire and provoke additional studies of these fascinating animals." - from the Preface
Book Synopsis Field Guide for Sharks of the Genus Carcharhinus by : Matthias Voigt
Download or read book Field Guide for Sharks of the Genus Carcharhinus written by Matthias Voigt and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Jaws of Death by : Xavier Maniguet
Download or read book The Jaws of Death written by Xavier Maniguet and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2007-08-17 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biggest of all fish and the best equipped for hunting, sharks live in every ocean. No natural predator except the killer whale threatens them, and they possess an extraordinary physiology...including those unrivaled jaws. They have become the stuff of movies, books, and nightmares, but some of what we commonly believe is fiction, not fact. Through the examination of case histories, including gruesome attacks on man, The Jaws of Death documents the truth. It discusses why sharks are essential to the equilibrium of the marine biotope and what benefit they have provided to science and medicine. In addition to sharks, other "jaws of death" receive attention, including piranhas, crocodiles, and barracudas.
Book Synopsis Sharks of the World by : Leonard J. V. Compagno
Download or read book Sharks of the World written by Leonard J. V. Compagno and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensively rewritten, revised and updated version of the original FAO Catalogue of Sharks of the World. This volume reviews all 15 families, 25 genera and 57 species of living bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks, including certain well-established but currently undescribed species, mainly from Australia.
Download or read book Sharks written by Andrea Ferrari and published by Firefly Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to 120 species of sharks including habitat, dimensions, biology, behavior and mythology. Illustrated throughout in color.
Book Synopsis A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World by : David A. Ebert
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharks Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come. An updated guide to all of the world’s sharks Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text Useful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins
Book Synopsis Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea by : Fabrizio Serena
Download or read book Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea written by Fabrizio Serena and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a fully illustrated field guide for the identification of the sharks and rays most relevant to the fisheries of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. An extensive literature review was carried out for the preparation of this document. A total of 49 sharks, 34 batoids and 1 chimaera are fully treated. The presence of 5 sharks and 2 batoids included in this field guide, need, however, to be confirmed. The guide includes sections on technical terms and measurements for sharks and batoids, and fully illustrated keys to those orders and families that occur in the region. Each species account includes: at least one annotated illustration of the species highlighting its relevant identification characters; basic information on nomenclature, synonyms and possible misidentifications; FAO common names; basic information on size, habitat and biology, distribution, importance to fisheries, and conservation and exploitation status.
Book Synopsis Hammerhead Sharks by : Victoria Blakemore
Download or read book Hammerhead Sharks written by Victoria Blakemore and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interesting and informative look into the life and behavior of hammerhead sharks for young readers.This book covers the physical characteristics, habitat, family life, behavior, and conservation of hammerhead sharks.
Book Synopsis Fish Physiology: Euryhaline Fishes by : Stephen D. McCormick
Download or read book Fish Physiology: Euryhaline Fishes written by Stephen D. McCormick and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for ion and water homeostasis is common to all life. For fish, ion and water homeostasis is an especially important challenge because they live in direct contact with water and because of the large variation in the salt content of natural waters (varying by over 5 orders of magnitude). Most fish are stenohaline and are unable to move between freshwater and seawater. Remarkably, some fishes are capable of life in both freshwater and seawater. These euryhaline fishes constitute an estimated 3 to 5% of all fish species. Euryhaline fishes represent some of the most iconic and interesting of all fish species, from salmon and sturgeon that make epic migrations to intertidal mudskippers that contend with daily salinity changes. With the advent of global climate change and increasing sea levels, understanding the environmental physiology of euryhaline species is critical for environmental management and any mitigative measures. This volume will provide the first integrative review of euryhalinity in fish. There is no other book that focuses on fish that have the capacity to move between freshwater and seawater. The different challenges of salt and water balance in different habitats have led to different physiological controls and regulation, which heretofore has not been reviewed in a single volume. Collects and synthesizes the literature covering the state of knowledge of the physiology of euryhaline fish Provides the foundational information needed for researchers from a variety of fields, including fish physiology, conservation and evolutionary biology, genomics, ecology, ecotoxicology, and comparative physiology All authors are the leading researchers and emerging leaders in their fields
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Eastern Pacific and Hawaiian Sharks by : Susumu Kato
Download or read book Field Guide to Eastern Pacific and Hawaiian Sharks written by Susumu Kato and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Vertebrate Coprolites by : Adrian P. Hunt
Download or read book Vertebrate Coprolites written by Adrian P. Hunt and published by New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. This book was released on 2012 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
