| Titre : |
The biology of shaks and rays |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Klimley, Peter, Auteur |
| Editeur : |
University of Chicago press |
| Année de publication : |
2013 |
| Importance : |
XI-512 p. |
| Format : |
26 cm. |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : |
978-0-226-44249-5 |
| Langues : |
Français (fre) |
| Index. décimale : |
597 Vertébrés à sang froid. Poissons |
| Résumé : |
The biology of sharks and rays is a comprehensive resource on the biological characteristics of the cartilaginous fishes: sharks, rays, and chimaeras. In sixteen chapters, organized by theme, A. Peter Klimley covers a broad spectrum of topics, including taxonomy, morphology, behavior, ecology, physiology, and evolution. For example, he explains the body design of sharks and why the ridged, toothlike denticles that cover their entire bodies are present on only part of the rays' bodies and are absent from those of chimaeras. Another chapter explores the anatomy of the jaws and the role of the muscles and teeth in jaw extension, and seizure and handling of prey. The chapters are richly illustrated with pictures of sharks, diagrams of sensory organs, drawings of the body postures of sharks during threat and reproductive displays, and maps showing the extent of the species' foraging range and long-distance migrations. Each chapter commences with an anecdote from the author about his own personal experience with the topic, and ends with thought-provoking questions and a list of recommended readings in the scientific literature. |
The biology of shaks and rays [texte imprimé] / Klimley, Peter, Auteur . - University of Chicago press, 2013 . - XI-512 p. ; 26 cm. ISBN : 978-0-226-44249-5 Langues : Français ( fre)
| Index. décimale : |
597 Vertébrés à sang froid. Poissons |
| Résumé : |
The biology of sharks and rays is a comprehensive resource on the biological characteristics of the cartilaginous fishes: sharks, rays, and chimaeras. In sixteen chapters, organized by theme, A. Peter Klimley covers a broad spectrum of topics, including taxonomy, morphology, behavior, ecology, physiology, and evolution. For example, he explains the body design of sharks and why the ridged, toothlike denticles that cover their entire bodies are present on only part of the rays' bodies and are absent from those of chimaeras. Another chapter explores the anatomy of the jaws and the role of the muscles and teeth in jaw extension, and seizure and handling of prey. The chapters are richly illustrated with pictures of sharks, diagrams of sensory organs, drawings of the body postures of sharks during threat and reproductive displays, and maps showing the extent of the species' foraging range and long-distance migrations. Each chapter commences with an anecdote from the author about his own personal experience with the topic, and ends with thought-provoking questions and a list of recommended readings in the scientific literature. |
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The biology of shaks and rays
