Biology of sharks and their relatives
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Biology of sharks and their relatives
（CRC marine biology series / Editor, Peter L. Lutz）
Taylor & Francis Group, c2012
2nd ed
- : hbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Virtually every area of research associated with sharks and their relatives has been strongly impacted by the revolutionary growth in technology. The questions we can now ask are very different than those reported even two decades ago. Modern immunological and genetic techniques, satellite telemetry and archival tagging, modern phylogenetic analysis, GIS, and bomb dating, are just a few of the techniques and procedures that have become a part of our investigative lexicon.
A modern synthesis of the biology of Chondrichthyans, Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives, Second Edition discusses significant advances in the development and application of new molecular techniques to the understanding of the phylogenetic relationships among and between these groups. The book considers the effect of global changes on the status of sharks and their relatives, and how advances in technology and analytical techniques have changed not only how we approach problem solving and scientific investigations, but how we formulate questions. The book also introduces applications of new and novel laboratory devices, techniques, and field instruments.
This second edition of the award winning and groundbreaking original exploration of the fundamental elements of the taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and ecology of sharks, skates, rays, and chimera, presents cohesive and integrated coverage of key topics and discusses technological advances used in modern shark research. Offering a well-rounded picture for students and researchers, and far above competitors in scope and research, this new volume holds a wealth of data on the current status of Chondrichthyan research and provides the basis and springboard for original research.
Cover photo by Justin Gilligan
Table of Contents
Phylogeny and Zoogeography: The Origin and Relationships of Early Chondrichthyans. Elasmobranch Phylogeny: A Mitochondrial Estimate Based on 595 Species. Phylogeny of Batoidea. Phylogeny, Biology, and Classification of Extant Holocephalans. Form, Function, and Physiological Processes: Biomechanics of Locomotion in Sharks, Rays, and Chimeras. Prey Capture Behavior and Feeding Mechanics of Elasmobranchs. Energetics, Metabolism, and Endothermy in Sharks and Rays. Food Consumption and Feeding Habits. Integrative Multisensor Tagging: Emerging Techniques to Link Elasmobranch Behavior, Physiology, and Ecology. Reproductive Biology of Elasmobranchs. Hormonal Regulation of Elasmobranch Physiology. Sensory Physiology and Behavior of Elasmobranchs. Recent Advances in Elasmobranch Immunology. Ecology and Life History: Assessing the Age and Growth of Chondrichthyan Fishes. Population Dynamics, Demography, and Stock Assessment. Genetics of Sharks, Skates, and Rays. Predator-Prey Interactions.An Updated Look at Elasmobranchs as Hosts of Metazoan Parasites. Assessing Habitat Use and Movement.
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