Biology of Parrotfishes
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4822-2401-6 (ISBN)
Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important groups of fishes within coral reef ecosystems. But why, exactly, are parrotfish so important to reefs? Can the evolution of a particular jaw morphology and feeding action really have had such a large impact on the health and functioning of the world's coral reefs? This book introduces the reader to this fascinating group of fishes (Labridae, Scarinae), from the morphological innovation of a jaw that has the power to bite through solid calcium carbonate, to the threats currently faced by parrotfish populations around the world. It contains new insights into their diet and food processing ability, and lifehistories, and concludes with an overview of emerging and future research directions.
Andrew S. Hoey received both his PhD and BSc(hons) from James Cook University and his BEc from Macquarie University. He is currently employed at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. Dr. Hoey has contributed to over 30 publications. Roberta M. Bonaldo received her PhD from James Cook University and her MSc Ecology and BSc Biological Sciences at Universidade Estadual de Campinas. She is an Associate Researcher at the Laboratório de Biogeografia e Macroecologia Marinha at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Dr. Bonaldo has contributed to seven publications.
Evolution. Evolution of the Parrotfishes: A Highly Modified Wrasse or Unique Family? Speciation and Biogeography of the Parrotfishes. Morphological Specialization of the Parrotfishes. Functional Diversity and Innovation Within the Skull of Parrotfishes. Biology. Nutritional Ecology of Parrotfishes. Age, Growth and Longevity of Parrotfishes. Reproduction of Parrotfishes. Vision and Color Patterns in Parrotfishes. Ecology. Linking Form to Function: the Unique Role of Parrotfishes on Coral Reefs. Functional Ecology of Parrotfishes: the Influence of Species, Size, and Temperature. Functional Variation Among Parrotfishes: Are They Complementary or Redundant? Bioerosion and Sediment Production. the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Parrotfishes as Coral Predators. Geographic Variation in the Composition and Function of Parrotfishes. Seasonal Dynamics of Algae and Parrotfish Grazing. the Role of Parrotfishes on Marginal Reef Systems. the Ecology of Parrotfishes on Low Coral Cover Reefs. Spatial Ecology of Parrotfishes. Fisheries and Conservation. Traditional Fisheries and the Conservation and Management of Parrotfishes. Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Caribbean Reefs. Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Indo-Pacific Reefs. Changes in Biodiversity and Functioning of Parrotfish Assemblages Following Disturbance. the Biology and Ecology of Parrotfishes: Emerging Topics and Future Directions.
| Zusatzinfo | 20 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, color; 67 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Halftones, color; 23 Illustrations, color; 67 Illustrations, black and white |
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| Verlagsort | Bosa Roca |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 1088 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4822-2401-1 / 1482224011 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4822-2401-6 / 9781482224016 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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