Zoology: fishes (ichthyology)

Fish Physiology

Fish Physiology, Volume 38 in this ongoing series, examines how the inherent potential of fish to express traits of economic value can be realized through aquaculture.

The Behavior and Ecology of Pacific Salmon and Trout combines in-depth scientific information with outstanding photographs and original artwork to fully describe the fish species critical to the Pacific Rim.

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galapagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world.

There are more than 33,000 species of living fishes, accounting for more than half of the extant vertebrate diversity on Earth.

The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 percent of all living vertebrate species.

Marine fishes represent astonishing diversity with respect to practically every aspect of their biology.

Volume IFor the fly fisher seeking to catch more and bigger trout, fishing nymphs--patterns that mimic the larval stage of mayflies--can be a surefire approach.

Chasing the lightning-fast bonefish across the south Pacific, Florida, and the Caribbean is for many anglers a near obsession, and this is the handbook to such fly-fishing adventure.

This outstanding guide is filled with scores of practical observations on all of the trout foods of importance to fly fishers.

From the acclaimed author of Fragrance of Grass comes a meditation on water and nature, fishing and growing older.

Originally published in 2003, Covered Waters is a "e;forgotten classic"e; by Joseph Heywood.

Greatand unforgettable stories about the passion of fishing by some of the world's best writers.

Amphibians aren't that bad once you get to know them.

Dive beneath the waves to meet 80 of the ocean's strangest and most surprising inhabitants.

This book goes beyond the basic definition of amphibians because it also includes pictures and other examples.

Nearly every one of our homes has been walked upon by some of those pesky little lizards.

A book on dolphins from Janet Evans featuring the world's top 6 most amazing and loved dolphins.

Sharks: 101 Super Fun Facts And Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 10 Sharks) This book depicts the wonder of the world of Sharks in all its glory.

They may be scary-looking but they definitely have important functions in securing the biodiversity of marine life.

The key to a successful homeschool program is to teach a child to study on his/her own.

Teach your child to identify reptiles and amphibians to increase learning on animals.

Can you name all the reptiles?

The cycle of life is most popularly taught through frogs.

Geography is a big subject to study as it encompasses boundaries set by man.

Try teaching a young child about oceans, seas and rivers and other bodies of water and you will most certainly have a difficult time capturing his/her attention.

This is Mr.

Should kids be scared of reptiles?

Make basic oceanology fun and easy to understand with the help of this graphic educational book.

Coral reefs serve very important purposes in ensuring the life of marine animals.

The darters are a fascinating group of colorful and diminutive freshwater fish whose beauty rivals that of the tropical reef fishes.

Lefty Kreh's original edition of Fly Fishing in Salt Water pioneered a new territory for fly fishers.

A child would enjoy an In The Deep Blue Sea Picture Book.

Your child probably already knows how to identify common animals found around them.

If you are looking to find new ways to ignite your children's imagination, a picture book on large sea creatures may be one of the better options.

Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history.

Advancing our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases demands innovative tools and approaches.

Studies on transgenic fish, in contrast to mammals, are still in their infancy.

Antifreeze proteins enable organisms to avoid freezing under extreme conditions.

The zebrafish is the most important fish model in developmental and genetic analyses.

The important volume summarizes the current trends and developments in the study of bacterial and viral fish diseases.

Esta guía de peces es fruto de un trabajo de investigación científica adelantado por la Universidad del Valle, Sede Pacífico.

Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) are highly prized as sports fish and increasingly as high-value food fish.

The aim of this book is to provide practical advice and awareness of health management and disease control in sea bass and sea bream, the most widely farmed fish in the Mediterranean region.

Extreme Fallwinde, Kälterekorde, Eis, so weit das Auge reicht – die Antarktis ist ein Kontinent der Superlative, aber zu großen Teilen noch nicht erforscht.

In den letzten Jahren erfreuen sich die Buckelkopfcichliden der Gattung Steatocranus aus dem Kongo einer stetig steigenden Beliebtheit, gleichzeitig sind auch einige sehr interessante neue Arten entdeckt und in der Aquaristik verbreitet worden.

Neben Skalaren und Neosalmlern sind Piranhas sicherlich die bekanntesten Fische des südamerikanischen Subkontinentes.

Buntbarsche (Cichliden) sind, wie der Name schon sagt, ebenso bunt wie auch barsch.

"Oskars"!

Unsere heimischen Aquarien werden zwar immer größer, aber es sind auch heute noch die "kleinen Fische", die den Hauptumsatz in der Zierfischbranche ausmachen.