Behaviour of Teleost Fishes

ISBN-13: 9780412429309 / Angielski / Twarda / 1992 / 716 str.

Tony J. Pitcher; T. Pitcher; T. J. Pitcher

Opis

This is the second edition of an extremely important and well received book. The editor has brought together an international team of experts in the subject, producing a book which contains vital information on major aspects of this important subject. It should appear on the shelves of animal behaviourists, fish biologists and fisheries scientists.

Recenzje

...contains a wealth of useful references and indices by species, author and subject...a valuable text for undergraduate and graduate course students...good value for money - Journal of Fish Biology; The new edition will be a valuable source for ideas and access to the literature - Animal Behaviour

Spis treści

Preface. Part One: Basis of behaviour. Genetic basis of fish behaviour; R.G. Danzman, M.M. Ferguson, D.L.G. Noakes. Motivational basis of fish behaviour; P. Colgan. Development of behaviour in fishes; F.A. Huntingford. Part Two: Sensory modalities. Role of vision in fish behaviour; D.M. Guthrie, W.R.A. Muntz. Underwater sound and fish behaviour; A.D. Hawkins. Role of olfaction in fish behaviour; T.J. Hara. Role of the lateral line in fish behaviour; H. Bleckman. Part Three: Behavioural ecology. Teleost foraging: facts and theories; P.J.B. Hart. Predation risk and feeding behaviour; M. Milinski. Teleost mating behaviour; G.F. Turner. Williams' principle: an explanation of parental care in teleost fishes; R.C. Sargent, M.R. Gross. Functions of shoaling behaviour; T.J. Pitcher, J.K. Parrish. Individual differences and alternative behaviours; A.E. Magurran. Fish behaviour by day, night and twilight; G.S. Helfman. Intertidal teleosts: life in a fluctuating environment; R.N. Gibson. Behavioural ecology of sticklebacks; G.J. FitzGerald, R.J. Wootton. Behavioural ecology of cave-dwelling fishes; J. Parzefall. Part Four: Applied fish behaviour. Fish behaviour and fishing gear; C.S. Wardle. Fish behaviour and the management of freshwater fisheries; K. O'Hara. Indexes.