The Biology and Ecology of Parrotfishes
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Rating | : | 4.40 (877 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1482224011 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 450 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-09-01 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book brings together the world's leading authorities on the evolution, biology, ecology, fisheries and conservation of parrotfishes. In doing so, it provides a comprehensive summary of the research conducted on this unique group of fishes and highlights emerging topics and future direction.. Parrotfishes (subfamily Scarinae, family Labridae), named for their brightly colored bodies and beaklike jaw, are a unique group of marine fishes that have captured the attention of researchers, conservationists and the general public worldwide