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Friedrich . Ed(S): Ladich - Sound Communication in Fishes - 9783709118450 - V9783709118450
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Sound Communication in Fishes

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Description for Sound Communication in Fishes hardcover. Editor(s): Ladich, Friedrich. Series: Animal Signals and Communication. Num Pages: 253 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 549.

This volume examines fish sounds that have a proven signal function, as well as sounds assumed to have evolved for communication purposes. It provides an overview of the mechanisms, evolution and neurobiology behind sound production in fishes, and discusses the role of fish sounds in behavior with a special focus on choice of mate, sex-specific and age-specific signaling. Furthermore, it highlights the ontogenetic development of sound communication and ecoacoustical conditions in fish habitats and the influence of hormones on vocal production and sound detection.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer Austria
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
Series
Animal Signals and Communication
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
ISBN
9783709118450
SKU
V9783709118450
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

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“The volume presents a detailed, fascinating, and up-to-date review of current knowledge on fish sound communication written by many of the leaders in the field. These authors do an excellent job of identifying the major gaps in the field to steer research along the most interesting and important avenues. … this up-to-date compilation will give both nonexperts and experts easy ... Read more

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