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One of the most comprehensive and current general sources of information on fishes, this book covers the structure and physiology, evolution and taxonomy, zoogeography, and ecology and conservation of fishes. Broad in perspective, it integrates the basics with recent developments in other areas and provides a feeling for the excitement being generated by recent research on fishes. Easy to read,with a minimum of jargon, this well-illlustrated book is the perfect reference for anyone interested in fish biology.Structure and Form. The Fishes. Systematics, Genetics, and Speciation. Zoogeography. Introduction to Ecology. Conservation.For anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of fish biology, ecology, and conservation.