Carp are the backbone of a growing aquaculture industry. They facilitate scientific progress as a model species in laboratories, cause concern for ecosystem managers as an invasive species, and mesmerize anglers as big game. In addition, ornamental koi carp fascinate hobby breeders. Biology and Ecology of Carp covers all these facets of this freshwater fish. Informative and engaging contributions from renowned experts review the current state of research on carp and present their original findings. Thirteen cross-linked chapters provide an exhaustive yet easily accessible treatise explorinig: Carp aquaculture Natural and artificial reproduction Feeding and growth Ecosystem effects of carp Effects of disease agents and toxic substances on carp Color illustrations and infoboxes help readers navigate technical terms and complex concepts, explaining how carp interact with their natural and artificial environments. This book is suitable for everyone interested in carp-from scholars to anglers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Apple Academic Press Inc.
ISBN-13
9781482206647
eBay Product ID (ePID)
213025447
Product Key Features
Author
Constanze Pietsch, Philipp Hirsch
Publication Name
Biology and Ecology of Carp
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Science, Biology
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
394 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
703g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
Canada
Editor
Philipp Hirsch, Constanze Pietsch
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