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The Biology of Blennies book cover

1st Edition

The Biology of Blennies

Edited By Robert A Patzner, Emanuel J. Gonçalves, Philip A. Hastings Copyright 2009
494 Pages
by CRC Press

494 Pages
by CRC Press
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Blennies are diverse group of bony fishes found around the globe. Most blennies are small and somewhat difficult to identify, so until recently these fish did not occupy the interests of many ichthyologists and even fewer ecologists. With nearly 900 species, blennies are important members of most coastal marine communities. This book should stimulate interest in blennies among a wider array of... Read more

Preface
List of Contributors
Systematics
Systematics of the Blennioidei and the Included Families Dactyloscopidae, Chaenopsidae, Clinidae and Labrisomidae Philip A. Hastings and Victor G. Springer
Systematics of the Tripterygiidae (Triplefins) Ronald Fricke
Systematics of the Blenniidae (Combtooth Blennies) Philip A. Hastings and Victor G. Springer

Biogeography
Biogeography of New World Blennies Philip A. Hastings
Blennies in Temperate Seas Vítor C. Almada, Joana I. Robalo, Emanuel J. Gonçalves, André Levy and Robert A. Patzner

Feeding and Sensory Systems
Diversity in the Diet and Feeding Habits of Blennies Shaun K. Wilson
Dentition and Taste Buds in Blennies Lev Fishelson
Nasal Olfactory Organs and Olfactory Bulbs in Blennies Lev Fishelson and Ofer Gon

Reproduction and Development
Reproductive Organs in Blennies Robert A. Patzner and Franz Lahnsteiner
Sexual Selection in Blennies Francis Neat and Wouter Lengkeek
Alternative Reproductive Tactics in Blennies Rui F. Oliveira, David M. Gonçalves and Albert Ros
Larval Development in Blennies William Watson

Ecology and Behaviour
Communication in Blennies Eduardo N. Barata and David M. Gonçalves
Interspecific Relationships in Blennies Karen L. Cheney
Patterns of Microhabitat Utilisation in Blennies Emanuel J. Gonçalves and Cláudia Faria

Species of Blennies
List of Valid Species of Blennies Robert A. Patzner, Philip A. Hastings, Victor G. Springer, Peter Wirtz and Emanuel J. Gonçalves
Index
Color Plate Section

Biography

Robert A Patzner

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