Biology of Parrotfishes by Andrew S. Hoey (English) Hardcover Book

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This book brings together the world's leading authorities on the evolution, biology, ecology, fisheries and conservation of parrotfishes. In doing so, it provides a comprehensive summary of the research conducted on this unique group of fishes and highlights emerging topics and future direction.

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Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important groups of fishes within coral reef ecosystems. But why, exactly, are parrotfish so important to reefs? Can the evolution of a particular jaw morphology and feeding action really have had such a large impact on the health and functioning of the world's coral reefs? This book introduces the reader to this fascinating group of fishes (Labridae, Scarinae), from the morphological innovation of a jaw that has the power to bite through solid calcium carbonate, to the threats currently faced by parrotfish populations around the world. It contains new insights into their diet and food processing ability, and lifehistories, and concludes with an overview of emerging and future research directions.

Author Biography

Andrew S. Hoey received both his PhD and BSc(hons) from James Cook University and his BEc from Macquarie University. He is currently employed at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. Dr. Hoey has contributed to over 30 publications.Roberta M. Bonaldo received her PhD from James Cook University and her MSc Ecology and BSc Biological Sciences at Universidade Estadual de Campinas. She is an Associate Researcher at the Laboratório de Biogeografia e Macroecologia Marinha at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Dr. Bonaldo has contributed to seven publications.

Table of Contents

Evolution. Evolution of the Parrotfishes: A Highly Modified Wrasse or Unique Family? Speciation and Biogeography of the Parrotfishes. Morphological Specialization of the Parrotfishes. Functional Diversity and Innovation Within the Skull of Parrotfishes. Biology. Nutritional Ecology of Parrotfishes. Age, Growth and Longevity of Parrotfishes. Reproduction of Parrotfishes. Vision and Color Patterns in Parrotfishes. Ecology. Linking Form to Function: the Unique Role of Parrotfishes on Coral Reefs. Functional Ecology of Parrotfishes: the Influence of Species, Size, and Temperature. Functional Variation Among Parrotfishes: Are They Complementary or Redundant? Bioerosion and Sediment Production. the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Parrotfishes as Coral Predators. Geographic Variation in the Composition and Function of Parrotfishes. Seasonal Dynamics of Algae and Parrotfish Grazing. the Role of Parrotfishes on Marginal Reef Systems. the Ecology of Parrotfishes on Low Coral Cover Reefs. Spatial Ecology of Parrotfishes. Fisheries and Conservation. Traditional Fisheries and the Conservation and Management of Parrotfishes. Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Caribbean Reefs. Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Indo-Pacific Reefs. Changes in Biodiversity and Functioning of Parrotfish Assemblages Following Disturbance. the Biology and Ecology of Parrotfishes: Emerging Topics and Future Directions.

Review

"The current book provides important information on biology and ecology of the parrotfishes using simple, fluent and illustrative language. In addition, it draws the attention of readers with its proper structure and appropriate graphs and tables. The review of the book's content showed that it can be a credible reference for examining the ecological role of the parrotfishes in coral reefs. Hence, we recommend the book as an interesting and authoritative reference for professionals in various fields such as biology, ecology, ichthyology and fisheries. It is hoped that this book can meet the needs of scholars, students, and teachers in advancing research projects."— Ali Reza Radkhah and Soheil Eagderi, Ichthyological Research 67, 2020

Details ISBN1482224011 ISBN-10 1482224011 ISBN-13 9781482224016 Format Hardcover Short Title BIOLOGY & ECOLOGY OF PARROTFIS Language English Media Book DEWEY 597.7 Pages 420 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-03-07 UK Release Date 2018-03-07 Author Roberta M. Bonaldo Edited by Roberta M. Bonaldo Illustrations 20 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, color; 67 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Halftones, color; 23 Illustrations, color; 67 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9780367781408 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint CRC Press Inc Place of Publication Bosa Roca Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2018-03-07 We've got this

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