Smiths Sea Fishes

Author : Margaret M. Smith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642828582
Total Pages : 1205 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smiths’ Sea Fishes written by Margaret M. Smith and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 1205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. D. S. Henderson, Chairman of the 1. L. B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology and Vice Chancellor of Rhodes University This book is a unique, international collaborative effort ranging all of the colour plates for the book. For the past of 76 scientists, representing 15 countries. Several skilled eight years, she has been assisted in the research, writing artists and photographers have also contributed to the and editing of the book by Dr. P. C. Heemstra. numerous and beautiful illustrations. Research done in It is essential for the proper management of the marine South Africa was supported by the Council for Scientific fish resources of southern Africa that we know what species and Industrial Research. Work on the book at the J.L.B. we are dealing with. This book will greatly facilitate the Smith Institute was also funded by the Department of identification of our fishes. It will thus be of vital import National Education and The Trustees of the Sea Fishes of ance to the understanding and wise use of our tremendously Southern Africa Book Fund. Expenses of visits by ichthy diverse and valuable fish fauna. ologists from overseas were defrayed by a grant from the We are proud of the affiliation of the J.L.B. Smith Insti John S. Schlesinger Foundation. tute with Rhodes University and happy to see the successful Although this book is an impressive contribution to the completion of this long-awaited work.

Author : Margaret Mary Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781868120321
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smiths' Sea Fishes written by Margaret Mary Smith and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reprinted edition of a work on the sea fishes of Southern Africa, containing new species descriptions and additions and corrections to the text.

Author : James Leonard Brierley Smith
Publisher : Struik Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781868728909
Total Pages : 1047 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smiths' Sea Fishes written by James Leonard Brierley Smith and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1047 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientific guide to all the fishes known to occur in the oceans around southern Africa. Diagnostic features, size and distribution are given for each of the 2150 species described, of which over 1500 are illustrated in full colour.

Author : James L. B. Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smith's sea fishes written by James L. B. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Phillip C. Heemstra
Publisher : NISC (PTY) LTD
ISBN 13 : 9781920033019
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa written by Phillip C. Heemstra and published by NISC (PTY) LTD. This book was released on 2004 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to over 400 species of the fishes along the coast of southern Africa, this work features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include descriptions and other information for identification and comparison of similar species.

Author : Mike Bruton
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775846474
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fishy Smiths written by Mike Bruton and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discovery of the modern-day coelacanth will forever be linked with the name of JLB Smith. An intense, irascible, eccentric man, JLB (as he was widely known) and his long-suffering wife Margaret were both remarkable South African scientists who changed the course of the biological sciences. Best known for their research on the coelacanth, they also contributed in many other ways to the scientific study of fishes (ichthyology) and related fields. The first comprehensive biography about JLB and Margaret Smith. Traces their formative years and serendipitous meeting, leading up to the discovery of the coelacanth, and the tumultuous years that followed. Details their punitive work ethic, eccentric and rugged lifestyle, and their astonishingly productive lives. A story awash with adventure, travel, discovery, risk-taking, near-death experiences – and their extraordinary contribution to science. Illustrated with black-and-white images of the Smiths’ fascinating lives, as well as a 16-page colour section, Mike Bruton’s lively account fills a scientific and biographical niche and will become a classic of the South African scene. Sales points: Important biography of a famous South African couple, lively portrayal of colourful, eccentric, tumultuous lives, with contributions from many other scientists and personalities and illustrated with black-and-white images throughout, and a colour section.

Author : Francisco J. Neira
Publisher : UWA Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781876268176
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Larvae of Temperate Australian Fishes written by Francisco J. Neira and published by UWA Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Larvae of Temperate Australian Fishes the larval stages of 124 fish species from 57 families which occur in fresh water, estuarine and inshore marine waters of temperate Australia are described. Each family chapter includes a summary of the taxonomy and life history information for the family, a list of the main characters used to identify larvae to family level, a table of the meristic characters of the genera found in temperate Australian waters, and a list of families whose larvae may be confused with those of the family being described, and the characters which will distinguish them. For each species there is information on adult distribution, importance to fisheries, spawning, diagnostic characters of larvae, and larval morphology and pigmentation. With over 570 scientific illustrations of larval fishes throughout, and a concise and accurate text, this is an essential reference for anyone, conducting taxonomic, ecological and fisheries research.

Author : Mostarda, E., Harold, A.S., Sutton, T.T., Hulley, P.A.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251381801
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Identification guide to the mesopelagic fishes of the western Indian Ocean written by Mostarda, E., Harold, A.S., Sutton, T.T., Hulley, P.A. and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide encompasses a total of 473 species of mesopelagic fishes (i.e. those fishes residing primarily between 200 and 1 000 m depth during daytime) that are known to occur in the western Indian Ocean. It aids in their accurate identification, offering dichotomous keys to all taxa. Species are treated in detail, with accounts including the scientific name, FAO common name in English (where available), other useful characters, size, a distribution map, and one or more illustrations. Captions and arrows enhance user-friendliness for to both specialists and non-specialists in the field of ichthyology. In the broader context of marine ecology, mesopelagic fishes hold a pivotal role as integral components of the marine food web, serving both as predators and prey for various species. This guide not only enriches our understanding of these fishes but also contributes to our knowledge of the western Indian Ocean's diverse ecosystem. Beyond species identification, it sheds light on the interconnectedness of marine life and underscores the importance of conservation efforts in safeguarding this delicate balance. This guide serves as an invaluable resource for in-depth exploration and research into these remarkable fishes, offering a comprehensive tool for studying their diverse characteristics, behaviours, and ecological significance, essential elements for sustainable management and conservation practices.

Author : Daniel Pauly
Publisher : WorldFish
ISBN 13 : 9718709487
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Baseline Studies of Biodiversity written by Daniel Pauly and published by WorldFish. This book was released on 1996 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Donald A. Thomson
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292786913
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez written by Donald A. Thomson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1979, this guide has become the standard resource for scientists, divers, and spearfishers interested in the fishes of the tropical Pacific Coast. The authors have revised and updated this edition to include the most current taxonomic information, additional species descriptions, and new illustrations.