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Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Vertebrates
Of the more than 5,500 mammals species worldwide, at least 1,200 occur in Africa. Stuarts’ Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa concentrates on the more visible and easily distinguished larger species, as well as some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals.
This new edition has been extensively revised, expanded and redesigned and includes:
- the most recent research and taxonomy
- revised distribution maps and many new images
- colour-coded grouping of orders
- size icons
- detailed descriptions of each species, offering insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity
- whales and dolphins now featured too
Fish Physiology, Volume 38 in this ongoing series, examines how the
inherent potential of fish to express traits of economic value can
be realized through aquaculture. Topics covered include the
regulation of the reproductive cycle of captive fish, shifting
carnivorous fish towards plant-based diets, defining the
challenges, opportunities and optimal conditions for growth under
intensive culture (including in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems),
enhancing immune function and fish health during culture,
identifying and managing maladaptive physiological responses to
aquaculture stressors, establishing welfare guidelines for farmed
fish, phenotypic and physiological responses to genetic
modification, Zebrafish as a research tool, and the aquaculture of
air-breathing fish.
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