J. Craig (ed.)

Pike

Biology and exploitation
Herausgegeben:Craig, John

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Pike and related fish form an important part of aquatic ecosystems and are also commercially very valuable. This title provides full coverage of the biology, ecology and exploitation of this important group of fish and will be invaluable for fisheries scientists, fish biologists, aquatic scientists, ecologists and environmental scientists.

Produktdetails

• Fish & Fisheries Series 19
• Verlag: Springer / Springer Netherlands
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-0-412-42960-6
• 1995.
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 1995
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 635g
• ISBN-13: 9780412429606
• ISBN-10: 0412429608
• Artikelnr.: 23058955

Inhaltsangabe

1 Taxonomy and distribution.- 2 Reproduction of pike: gametogenesis, gamete biology and early development.- 3 Role of vegetation in the life cycle of pike.- 4 Age, growth and environmental requirements of pike.- 5 Energetics.- 6 Pike and some aspects of its dependence on vegetation.- 7 Parasites, diseases and disorders.- 8 Population dynamics.- 9 Fisheries and economics.- References.- Author index.- Species index.- Water body index.

Rezensionen

`With no hesitation I recommend this impressive book to anyone involved in or interested in the study of pike, or indeed of any other fish sympatric with this widely-distributed predator...the reader has a reference work which will hold its position for many years to come.'
Journal of Fish Biology
`Definitely a must for the professional scientist, the professional pike angler and any other keen devotee of the genus Esox.'
Biologist

`With no hesitation I recommend this impressive book to anyone involved in or interested in the study of pike, or indeed of any other fish sympatric with this widely-distributed predator...the reader has a reference work which will hold its position for many years to come.'
Journal of Fish Biology
`Definitely a must for the professional scientist, the professional pike angler and any other keen devotee of the genus Esox.'
Biologist