Biology of Parrotfishes

Herausgeber: Hoey, Andrew S; Bonaldo, Roberta M

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book brings together the world's leading authorities on the evolution, biology, ecology, fisheries and conservation of parrotfishes. In doing so, it provides a comprehensive summary of the research conducted on this unique group of fishes and highlights emerging topics and future direction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 767g
• ISBN-13: 9780367781408
• ISBN-10: 0367781409
• Artikelnr.: 61210976

Autorenporträt

Andrew S. Hoey received both his PhD and BSc(hons) from James Cook University and his BEc from Macquarie University. He is currently employed at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. Dr. Hoey has contributed to over 30 publications. Roberta M. Bonaldo received her PhD from James Cook University and her MSc Ecology and BSc Biological Sciences at Universidade Estadual de Campinas. She is an Associate Researcher at the Laboratório de Biogeografia e Macroecologia Marinha at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Dr. Bonaldo has contributed to seven publications.

Inhaltsangabe

Evolution. Evolution of the Parrotfishes: A Highly Modified Wrasse or
Unique Family? Speciation and Biogeography of the Parrotfishes.
Morphological Specialization of the Parrotfishes. Functional Diversity and
Innovation Within the Skull of Parrotfishes. Biology. Nutritional Ecology
of Parrotfishes. Age, Growth and Longevity of Parrotfishes. Reproduction of
Parrotfishes. Vision and Color Patterns in Parrotfishes. Ecology. Linking
Form to Function: the Unique Role of Parrotfishes on Coral Reefs.
Functional Ecology of Parrotfishes: the Influence of Species, Size, and
Temperature. Functional Variation Among Parrotfishes: Are They
Complementary or Redundant? Bioerosion and Sediment Production. the Good,
the Bad, and the Ugly: Parrotfishes as Coral Predators. Geographic
Variation in the Composition and Function of Parrotfishes. Seasonal
Dynamics of Algae and Parrotfish Grazing. the Role of Parrotfishes on
Marginal Reef Systems. the Ecology of Parrotfishes on Low Coral Cover
Reefs. Spatial Ecology of Parrotfishes. Fisheries and Conservation.
Traditional Fisheries and the Conservation and Management of Parrotfishes.
Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on
Caribbean Reefs. Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish
Grazing on Indo-Pacific Reefs. Changes in Biodiversity and Functioning of
Parrotfish Assemblages Following Disturbance. the Biology and Ecology of
Parrotfishes: Emerging Topics and Future Directions.