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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Chapter 1: The Origins and Diversification of Coral Reef Butterflyfishes
Chapter 2: Functional Morphology of Butterflyfishes
Chapter 3: Hybridisation among Butterflyfishes
Chapter 4: Biogeography of Butterflyfishes: A Global Model for Reef Fishes?
Chapter 5: Diversity in Diet and Feeding Behaviour of Butterflyfishes: Reliance on Reef Corals versus Reef Habitats
Chapter 6: Feeding Preferences and Dietary Specialisation among Obligate Coral-Feeding Butterflyfishes
Chapter 7: Corallivory: The Coral’s Point of View
Chapter 8: Social Structures and Spawning Behavior of Chaetodon Butterflyfishes
Chapter 9: Susceptibility of Butterflyfish to Habitat Disturbance: Do ‘chaets’ Ever Prosper?
Chapter 10: Corallivorous Butterflyfishes as Ambassadors of Coral Reefs
Chapter 11: Harvesting of Butterflyfishes for Aquarium and Artisanal Fisheries
Chpater 12: Captive Care and Breeding of Coral Reef Butterflyfishes
Chapter 13: Butterflyfishes as a Model Group for Reef Fish Ecology: Important and Emerging Research Topics
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