From the fifty-one-foot whale shark "Rhincodon typus" to a
less-than-one-half-inch fish in the minnow family--the tiny
"Paedocypris progenetica"--fish certainly carry a lot of weight . .
. or do they?
A fish's heft in water may vary, but these diverse aquatic
animals certainly carry a lot of weight in our ecosystems and
environment. From freshwater to ocean habitats, Judith S. Weis
offers a fascinating look at these deceptively simple creatures.
Fishes may appear to live a dull existence, but appearances change
once we understand more about how they survive. These wonders
actually possess attributes that would make us superpowers--they
can change color, sex, produce light and electricity, regenerate
injured fins, prevent themselves from sinking, and some can even
walk on land.
"Do Fish Sleep?" is organized in an easy-to-read and accessible
question-and-answer format, filled with more than 55 photographs
and over 100 interesting facts from fish biology basics to the
importance of preserving and restoring fish diversity and healthy
populations. A captivating read for fish enthusiasts of all
ages--naturalists, environmentalists, aquarists, scuba divers, and
students--this is also the perfect primer for those just about to
get their feet wet. Dive in
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!