Biology of Butterflyfishes (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Pratchett, Morgan S.; Kapoor, B. G.; Berumen, Michael L.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on th

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 362
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. September 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781466582903
• Artikelnr.: 40345247

Autorenporträt

Morgan S. Pratchett, Michael L. Berumen, B. G. Kapoor

Inhaltsangabe

Importance of Butterflyfishes for Understanding Reef Fishes and Reef
Systems. The Origins and Diversification of Coral Reef Butterflyfishes.
Functional Morphology of the Chaetodontidae. Hybridisation among
Butterflyfishes. Biogeography of Butterflyfishes: A Model for Reef Fishes?
Diversity in Diet and Feeding Behaviour of Butterflyfishes. Reliance on
Reef Corals Versus Reef Habitats. Causes and Consequences of Dietary
Specialization among Coral-Feeding Butterflyfishes. Corallivory: The
Coral's Point of View. Social Systems and Spawning Behavior Of Chaetodon
Butterflyfish. Susceptibility of Butterflyfish to Habitat Disturbance: Do
'Chaets' Ever Prosper? Corallivorous Butterflyfishes As Ambassadors of
Coral Reefs. Harvesting of Butterflyfishes for Aquarium and Artisanal
Fisheries. Captive Care and Breeding of Coral Reef Butterflyfishes. Biology
Of Butterflyfishes: Emerging Topics and Future Research.