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The Senses of Fish. Adaptations for the Reception of Natural Stimuli.
. Ed(S): Emde, Gerhard Von Der; Mogdans, Joachim; Kapoor, B. G.
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Hardback. During evolution, the senses of fish have adapted to the physical conditions of the environment in which different species live. This book contains examples of adaptation and refinement for six sensory systems. It demonstrates the impressive capability of fish sensory systems to effectively overcome physical problems imposed by the environment. Editor(s): Emde, Gerhard von der; Mogdans, Joachim; Kapoor, B. G. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1060.
Fish comprise more than 50% of all living vertebrates and are found in a wide range of highly diverse habitats like the deep sea, the shoreline, tide pools, tropical streams and sweetwater ponds. During evolution, the senses of fish have adapted to the physical conditions of the environment in which different species live. As a result, the senses of fish exhibit a remarkable diversity that allows different species to deal with the physical constraints imposed by their habitat. In addition, fish have evolved several `new' sensory systems that are unique to the aquatic environment.
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Fish comprise more than 50% of all living vertebrates and are found in a wide range of highly diverse habitats like the deep sea, the shoreline, tide pools, tropical streams and sweetwater ponds. During evolution, the senses of fish have adapted to the physical conditions of the environment in which different species live. As a result, the senses of fish exhibit a remarkable diversity that allows different species to deal with the physical constraints imposed by their habitat. In addition, fish have evolved several `new' sensory systems that are unique to the aquatic environment.
In this book, examples of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
377
Condition
New
Series
Cancer Treatment and Research
Number of Pages
377
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402018206
SKU
V9781402018206
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