02220nam a2200313 i 4500003000500000005001700005008004100022020001800063040002500081050002200106082001900128100003000147245004600177264005900223300005000282336002100332337002500353338002300378504005200401505014700453520104100600650001301641650002701654650002201681650002201703942004201725952012201767999001701889CSPC20260213105323.0260213s2024    nyua     b    001 0 eng d  a9781641167264  aCSPCbengcCSPCerda04aQL615b.H377 202404a597bH231e2231 aHarper, Connor, eauthor.10aEssential fish biology /cConnor Harper.  0aForest Hills, New York : bCallisto Reference, c2024.  aviii, 223 pages : billustrations ; c27 cm.   2rdacontentatext  2rdamediaaunmediated  2rdacarrieravolume  aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 0 aIntroduction to ichthyology -- Taxonomy of fish -- Anatomy of fish -- Physiology of fish -- Aquatic habitats and behavioral patterns in fish.   a"Fish are aquatic vertebrates that play a crucial role in ecosystems worldwide. They are characterized by their streamlined bodies, gills for breathing underwater, and fins for locomotion. The majority of fish are categorized as ectotherms, indicating that their metabolic processes and mechanisms for retaining heat are inadequate for internally warming their bodies. Their streamlined body is adorned with scales, and they reproduce by laying eggs. Fish species ate broadly categorized into two groups based on their habitats. These consist of marine fishes, also known as saltwater fishes, and freshwater fishes. The topics included in this book on fish biology are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the textbook makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the field. This textbook is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further"-- Back cover. 0aFishes.  0aFishes xLife cycles.  0aFishesxHabitat.  0aFishesxEcology.   2ddcn0cBKh597iH231ekCIRm2024e23  00102ddc4070aCSPCbCSPCcCIRd2026-02-13l0oCIR 597 H231e 2024p031258r2026-02-13 09:42:26t1-1w2026-02-13yBK  c31772d31772