The Diversity of Fishes – Biology, Evolution, and Ecology 2e

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By G Helfman

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The Diversity of Fishes – Biology, Evolution, and Ecology 2e by G Helfman is an extensive exploration into the fascinating world of fishes, covering their biological diversity, evolutionary history, and ecological roles. It delves into the various adaptations that have allowed fishes to thrive in diverse aquatic environments, as well as their complex behaviours and interactions. This edition provides updated insights and findings, making it an essential resource for understanding the integral role of fishes in aquatic ecosystems.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in marine biology and want to explore the vast diversity, evolutionary history, and ecological dynamics of fish. It offers an in-depth analysis suitable for both students and enthusiasts fascinated by the role of fish in marine and freshwater environments.

The authors have meticulously updated and revised the first volume as well as including a chapter on fish genetics into Part IV. There is also a new co-author Brian Bowen to increase the genetics coverage. There will also be an increased section of illustrations in a colour section.

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The second edition of The Diversity of Fishes represents a major revision of the world’s most widely adopted ichthyology textbook. Expanded and updated, the second edition is illustrated throughout with striking colour photographs depicting the spectacular evolutionary adaptations of the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse vertebrate group.

The text incorporates the latest advances in the biology of fishes, covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behaviour. A new chapter on genetics and molecular ecology of fishes has been added, and conservation is emphasised throughout. Hundreds of new and redrawn illustrations augment readable text, and every chapter has been revised to reflect the discoveries and greater understanding achieved during the past decade.

Written by a team of internationally recognised authorities, the first edition of The Diversity of Fishes was received with enthusiasm and praise, and incorporated into ichthyology and fish biology classes around the globe, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The second edition is a substantial update of an already classic reference and text.

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The Diversity of Fishes – Biology, Evolution, and Ecology 2e is highly regarded for its comprehensive approach to fish biology, evolution, and ecology. Reviewers praise it for being an authoritative, well-updated resource, suitable for both teaching and study. The book's engaging visual elements, including coloured photographs and detailed drawings, are particularly appreciated, establishing it as an essential single-volume reference in ichthyology.

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ISBN: 9781405124942

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 April 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 2255g

Pages: 736

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About the Author

Gene S. Helfman is an Emeritus Professor of Ecology in the Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia. He retired after 30 years of conducting research on and teaching about ichthyology, animal behavior, and conservation biology. His research focused on the behavioral ecology and conservation of fishes in lakes, streams, coastal oceans, and coral reefs. In addition to contributing to this textbook, Helfman in 2007 published a highly acclaimed reference and text, Fish Conservation: A Guide to Understanding and Restoring Global Aquatic Biodiversity and Fishery Resources. He received a BS from the University of California, an MS from the University or Hawaii, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University.

Bruce Collette is a Senior Scientist at the National Systematics Laboratory of the National Marine Fisheries Service based in the National Museum of Natural History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He studies the systematics and evolution of several groups of epipelagic fishes such as tunas, mackerels, halfbeaks, and needlefishes and benthic fishes such as toadfishes and has published over 250 papers on these and other fishes. He has co-authored books on fishes of the Gulf of Maine and Bermuda. He received his BS and PhD degrees at Cornell University.

Doug Facey is a Professor of Biology at Saint Michael's College in Vermont where he studies the ecology and physiology of fishes of Lake Champlain and its tributaries. One ongoing area of interest is fish diversity in lower tributaries, including some rare darters. Doug received his BS in Biology at the University of Maine-Orono, his MS in Zoology at the University of Vermont, and his PhD in Zoology at the University of Georgia.

Brian Bowen spent the summers of his youth snorkeling in Cape Cod Bay, where he learned to appreciate fishes. Dr Bowen is a researcher at Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (University of Hawaii), with over two dozen research expeditions, and over 100 publications on the conservation genetics of fishes and other vertebrates. He holds a M.A. degree from Virginia Institute of Marine Science, a Ph.D. from University of Georgia, and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Currently Dr. Bowen works on fish five days a week, and on the weekend prefers to go fishing.