Sharks and Their Relatives II
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Sharks and Their Relatives II

Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation

  1. 746 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Sharks and Their Relatives II

Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation

About this book

Since the award-winning first volume, The Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives, published in 2004, the field has witnessed tremendous developments in research, rapid advances in technology, and the emergence of new investigators beginning to explore issues of biodiversity, distribution, physiology, and ecology in ways that eluded more traditional

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Yes, you can access Sharks and Their Relatives II by Jeffrey C. Carrier,John A. Musick,Michael R. Heithaus, Jeffrey C. Carrier, John A. Musick, Michael R. Heithaus in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Ecology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2010
Print ISBN
9781420080476
eBook ISBN
9781040066553
Edition
1
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Ecology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. CRC Marine Biology Series
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication
  7. Table of Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Editor
  10. Contributors
  11. Section I Chondrichthyan Biodiversity: Ecosystems and Distribution of Fauna
  12. 1 Epipelagic Oceanic Elasmohranchs
  13. 2 Deepwater Chondrichthyans
  14. 3 Chondrichthyans of High Latitude Seas
  15. 4 Elasmohranchs of Tropical Marine Ecosystems
  16. 5 Biology of the South American Potamotrygonid Stingrays
  17. 6 Life History Strategies of Batoids
  18. Section II Adaptive Physiology
  19. 7 Ontogenetic Shifts in Movements and Habitat Use
  20. 8 Tracking and Analysis Techniques for Understanding Free-Ranging Shark Movements and Behavior
  21. 9 Sensory Adaptations to the Envi Electroreceptors as a Case Study
  22. 10 Molecular Insights into Elasmohranch Reproductive Behavior for Conservation and Management
  23. 11 Physiological Responses to Stress in Sharks
  24. 12 Pollutant Exposure and Effects in Sharks and Their Relatives
  25. Section III Conservation
  26. 13 Factors Contributing to Shark Attacks on Humans: A Volusia County, Florida, Case Study
  27. 14 Shark Control: Methods, Efficacy, and Ecological Impact
  28. 15 DNA Forensic Applications in Shark Management and Conservation
  29. 16 Unraveling the Ecological Importance of Elasmohranchs
  30. 17 Life Histories, Population Dynamics, and Extinction Risks in Chondrichthyans
  31. Index