The Biology of Hagfishes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998)

The hagfishes comprise a uniform group of some 60 species inhabiting the cool or deep parts of the oceans of both hemispheres. They are considered the most primitive representatives of the group of craniate chordates, which - apart from the hagfishes that show no traces of verte brae -includes all vertebrate animals. Consequently the hagfishes have played and still playa central role in discussions concerning the evolution of the vertebrates. Although most of the focus on hagfishes may be the result of their being primitive, it should not be forgotten that, at the same time, they are specialized animals with a unique way of life that is interesting in its own right. It is now more than 30 years since a comprehensive treatise on hagfishes was published. The Biology of Myxine, edited by Alf Brodal and Ragnar Fange (Universitetsforlaget, Oslo, 1963), provided a wealth of information on the biology of hagfishes, and over the years remained a major source of information and inspiration to students of hagfishes."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	1998
Editors:	Jorgen Morup Jorgensen • J. P. Lomholt • R.E. Weber • H. Malte
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	578
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
ISBN-13:	978-9401064651
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General Promotions
LSN:	9401064652
Barcode:	9789401064651

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