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This series fills immense gaps in knowledge of issues related to early life development of fishes in the Ohio basin. Volume III addresses the developmental and morphological issues of catfish and madtoms. This volume describes the characteristics of the Ictaluridae family, and provides a detailed pictorial guide. Subtopics within each species description includes range, distribution, occurrence, spawning, eggs, development, ecology of early life phases, and more. This book serves as both a guide to help identify individual larval fish and as a reference for environmental managers concerned with the overall health of the ecosystem that they are monitoring.
This volume investigates the developmental biology and early life history of the Ictaluridae family within the Ohio River drainage to provide a comprehensive reference for identification and ecological management. Robert Wallus and Thomas P. Simon synthesize morphological data and environmental observations to document the life cycles of catfish and madtoms. The text utilizes a structured framework to categorize species-specific data, facilitating both academic research and practical application for environmental monitoring. By detailing the early life phases, the authors establish a baseline for understanding the population dynamics of these aquatic organisms.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this series as a foundational technical resource for ichthyologists and environmental managers working within the Ohio River basin. The text is noted for its high level of scientific density and its utility as a primary identification tool in field research.
Page Count:
232
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
CRC Press
ISBN-10:
0203497643
ISBN-13:
9780203497647
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