Biology and Ecology of Crayfish

Herausgeber: Longshaw, Matt; Stebbing, Paul

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Written by world experts in astacology, this book covers a range of aspects of the biology and ecology of freshwater crayfish. With a strong focus on wild crayfish, the book studies the taxonomy and genetics of this interesting group of animals. Under examination also are crayfish growth and reproduction, with detailed illustrations; behavior and chemical ecology of crayfish; diseases of crayfish; holistic understanding of drivers for crayfish population success; and methods for the control of non-native crayfish.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 257mm x 183mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 1111g
• ISBN-13: 9781498767323
• ISBN-10: 149876732X
• Artikelnr.: 44161280

Autorenporträt

Matt Longshaw, Paul Stebbing

Inhaltsangabe

Taxonomy and Identification. Population Genetics of Crayfish: Endangered
and Invasive Species. Crayfish Growth and Reproduction. Behavior of
Freshwater Crayfish. Chemical Ecology of Crayfish. Parasites, Commensals,
Pathogens and Diseases of Crayfish. Environmental Drivers for Population
Success: Population Biology, Population and Community Dynamics. Sampling
Techniques for Crayfish. Laboratory Methods for Crayfish Studies. The
Management of Invasive Crayfish.