The Rockfishes of the Northeast Pacific

The Rockfishes of the Northeast Pacific

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版/ページ数 404 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780520234383
  • DDC分類 597.68

Full Description


From sleek shortbelly rockfish that resemble mackerels to heavy-bodied cowcod, the rockfishes display a bewildering array of shapes, sizes, and colors. This book is the most comprehensive ever written on this marvelously diverse group of fishes. The first part gives an overview of rockfish systematics, biology, ecology, and fisheries. The second part contains a key to identifying each species followed by detailed species accounts including information on appearance, life history, and fishery status. The book is copiously illustrated and written with humor as well as expertise.

Contents

Acknowledgements Preface Introduction PART 1. The Biology of Rockfishes 1. What is a Rockfish? 2. What We Call Them and Why 3. Rockfish Evolution - Who, When and Where? 4. Where Do They Live? 5. Reproduction 6. Ecology of Pelagic Larvae and Juveniles 7. Juvenile Settlement 8. Movement and Activity Patterns 9. Age and Growth 10. Parasites 11. Physical Abnormalities and Diseases 12. Fisheries and Conservation PART 2. The Key PART 3. Species Accounts References Maps Appendices Glossary Index Reviewers and Personal Communicators Contributing Authors Photographers/Artists Author!Author!