Oceanic Anglerfishes: Extraordinary Diversity in the Deep Sea
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (790 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0520255429 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
detailed and superb landlubber biologist an awesome book. This thing is big and heavy enough to use as a doorstop, and it's filled with just about any available information on anglerfishes (or "sea devils", as they are also called). Anglerfishes are among the most diverse of all vertebrate taxa; there are hundreds of species, most of which may be known from only a few shriveled specimen dredged up by fishing vessels as deep-sea bycatch. People looking for a traditional coffee-table style book with glossy photos of deep sea fishes should beware, however: this book is NOT like that; it has relatively few. "Erudite rendition of fishes that rarely ever see the day" according to A. Saha. Wonderfully illustrated by line drawings and some photographs. Exhaustively indicates the diversity of anglerfishes in the twilight zones and depths of the ocean. Mostly of interest to ichythyologists, the general reader interested in these curious fish would learn a lot, including how small most of these fishes are, and what eats them.. "Its the best book on the subject and this is a group" according to Nick Rogers. Have to give this 5 stars. Its the best book on the subject and this is a group of fish that very little is known about. The Author took on a massive assignment with this one, with little to work with. Mostly line drawings for illustrations, but there are some photos of preserved specimens. Again, this family is poorly known and there is not a lot to work with. If you have an interest in deepsea anglers, I would definitely recommend this book.
"Although written for fish biologists, this profusely illustrated account should inspire wider interest in these fascinating hobgoblin fish."--"Science (Aaas)""This book is extensively researchedno comparable volume exists."--Christopher J. --Christopher J. Sweeting"Environmental Conservation" (06/17/2011)This book is extensively researchedno comparable volume exists. Sweeting"Environmental Conservation" (06/17/2011)"
Pietsch delivers a comprehensive summary of all that is known about anglerfishes—morphology, diversity, evolution, geographic distribution, bioluminescence, and reproduction.. Near-freezing temperatures, the absence of sunlight, enormous pressure, and a low food supply make habitation by any living thing almost inconceivable. Monstrous in appearance, anglerfishes possess a host of unique and spectacular morphological, behavioral, and physiological innovations. Yet 160 species of anglerfishes are found there in surprising profusion. No environment on Earth imposes greater physical and biological constraints on life than the deep oceanic midwaters. In this fully illustrated book, the first to focus on these intriguing fish,