Author : Robert E. Shadwick
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128014431
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)
Book Synopsis Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes: Structure and Interaction with Environment by : Robert E. Shadwick
Download or read book Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes: Structure and Interaction with Environment written by Robert E. Shadwick and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fish Physiology: Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes, Volume 34A is a useful reference for fish physiologists, biologists, ecologists, and conservation biologists. Following an increase in research on elasmobranchs due to the plight of sharks in today's oceans, this volume compares elasmobranchs to other groups of fish, highlights areas of interest for future research, and offers perspective on future problems. Covering measurements and lab-and-field based studies of large pelagic sharks, this volume is a natural addition to the renowned Fish Physiology series. - Provides needed comprehensive content on the physiology of elasmobranchs - Offers a systems approach between structure and interaction with the environment and internal physiology - Contains contributions by leading experts in their respective fields, under the guidance of internationally recognized and highly respected editors - Highlights areas of interest for future research, including perspective on future problems