Behaviour of Teleost Fishes

by T.J. Pitcher (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412429309
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	12/31/1992
Series:	Fish & Fisheries Series , #7
Edition description:	2nd ed. 1993
Pages:	716
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.06(d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

Revised, rewritten, and updated edition of a well-received volume first published in 1986. It reviews major topics in the subject, ranging from genetic and motivational inputs to behavior, through the main sensory modalities, to behavioral ecology and case studies. It also includes important information relating the behavior of fish to their commercial exploitation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

This book will be a valuable reference for all those interested in animal behavior and workers in fish biology and fisheries. Since the first edition published in 1986, this updated, rewritten second edition provides much more new information. BIOSIS

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