Download or read book Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Scorpionfishes written by Ramsamy Santhanam and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Scorpionfishes examines the diversity, utilization, and ways to safeguard against the world’s most dangerous fish species. It covers the biological and ecological factors that differentiate each species in the Scorpaeninae (Scorpionfish) family and its Pteroinae (Lionfish) subfamily. This book offers important anatomical and identification information on marine scorpionfishes and delves into the diversity, habits and behaviors of each venomous species. In addition, it discusses the health risks that can plague these fish in and out of the wild, including parasites. This book is an essential resource to educate marine biology researchers and students on the various species of scorpionfish that also provides sea-goers with a guide that will help protect them against venomous stings from these fish. Details the importance of researching and safeguarding against scorpionfishes Covers venomous scorpionfish species within 25 genera, including various lionfish, rockfish and the blackfoot firefish Details the anatomy of scorpionfishes to prevent human contact with their numerous barbs
Download or read book Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Cnidarians written by Ramasamy Santhanam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seas and oceans cover 71 % of the earth’s surface and they are home to 80% of all life found on the planet . Among the different components of marine life, the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata) has been reported to be responsible for more envenomations than any other marine phylum. It is believed that 2% of its known 11000 species are venomous to humans. Incidents caused by jellyfish are common all around the globe, with serious manifestations and occasional deaths reported in some countries. The Australian box jellyfish, Chironex fleckeri , has been reported to be very dangerous to humans, as contact with its tentacles can provoke immediate cardiovascular collapse and death within minutes. Though other volumes on venomous marine fauna are available, this is the first comprehensive book focusing on venomous marine cnidarians. It is a valuable text-cum-reference resource for researchers, teachers and students of various disciplines, including fisheries science, marine biotechnology and marine biology and for university and college libraries. It is also a useful guide for beachgoers, divers, physicians and environmentalists.
Download or read book Poisonous and Venomous Marine Animals of the World written by Bruce W. Halstead and published by Darwin Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 1988 with total page 1512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete survey of a broad field of science dating back to the dawn of history is rarely attempted in the day, but the present work is an example of such a study. The scope of this work is truly comprehensive, and an effort has been made to include references to all published work which has appeared since antiquity. Persons carrying out research on these animals and their toxins know well the difficulties of surveying the literature, difficulties due in part to the appearance of much important information in sources other than research publications. There are a host of poisonous and venomous animals known to be capable of inflicting severe injuries in man, and yet chemical and pharmacological studies are nonexistent. Possible roles of most of these toxins in the ecology of the animals have not been investigated in spite of the obvious importance of this aspect. This is a definitive work in an important but neglected area of biology, and this treatise will be a major reference source for decades.
Download or read book Behavior Ecology and Toxicity of Venomous Marine Fishes written by Findlay E. Russell and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief summary is given of the results of studies with the venom of Scorpaena guttata.
Download or read book The Invasive Lionfish written by Harris A. Sullivan and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venomous Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois miles and P volitans) are now established along the Southeast U.S.A. and parts of the Caribbean and pose a serious threat to reef fish communities of these regions. Lionfish are likely to invade the Gulf of Mexico and potentially South America in the near future. Introductions of lionfish were noted since the 1980s along south Florida and by 2000 lionfish were established off the coast of North Carolina. Lionfish are now one of the more numerous predatory reef fishes at some locations off the Southeast U.S.A. and Caribbean. Lionfish are largely piscivores that feed occasionally on economically important reef fishes. The trophic impacts of lionfish could alter the structure of native reef fish communities and potentially hamper stock rebuilding efforts of the Snapper-Grouper Complex. Additional effects of the lionfish invasion are far-reaching and could increase coral reef ecosystem stress, threaten human health, and ultimately impact the marine aquarium industry. Control strategies for lionfish are needed to mitigate impacts, especially in protected areas. This book provides a general overview of the biology and ecology of lionfish including genetics, taxonomy, reproductive biology, early life history and dispersal, venom defence and predation, and feeding ecology. In addition, alternative management actions for mitigating the negative impacts of lionfish, approaches for reducing the risk of future invasions, and directions for future research are provided.
Download or read book Behavior Ecology and Toxicity of Venomous Marine Fishes written by Findlay E. Russell and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies have continued on the chemistry and pharmacology of several venomous fishes, some of the problems relating to their habitats in relation to man, and more definitive investigations on the usual ultracellular structure of their venom glands. The present report treats of our most recent study on the venom gland of the stingray Dasytis sabina. (Author).
Download or read book Advances in Marine Biology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Marine Biology
Download or read book The Diversity of Fishes written by Gene Helfman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-03 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of The Diversity of Fishes represents a major revision of the world’s most widely adopted ichthyology textbook. Expanded and updated, the second edition is illustrated throughout with striking color photographs depicting the spectacular evolutionary adaptations of the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse vertebrate group. The text incorporates the latest advances in the biology of fishes, covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. A new chapter on genetics and molecular ecology of fishes has been added, and conservation is emphasized throughout. Hundreds of new and redrawn illustrations augment readable text, and every chapter has been revised to reflect the discoveries and greater understanding achieved during the past decade. Written by a team of internationally-recognized authorities, the first edition of The Diversity of Fishes was received with enthusiasm and praise, and incorporated into ichthyology and fish biology classes around the globe, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The second edition is a substantial update of an already classic reference and text. Companion resources site This book is accompanied by a resources site: www.wiley.com/go/helfman The site is being constantly updated by the author team and provides: · Related videos selected by the authors · Updates to the book since publication · Instructor resources · A chance to send in feedback
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Download or read book Studies on the Biology Venom and Ultrastructure of Selected Venomous Fishes Including the Scorpionfishes and Stingrays written by Findlay E. Russell and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past two years the principal research under the contract has been directed toward several problems: (1) A continued study of the ultrastructure of the venom apparatus of the stingrays Urobatis halleri and Dasytis sabina, and the scorpionfish Scorpaena Guttata, (2) determination of certain physiopharmacologic changes provoked by the venom of the scorpionfishes, (3) the histology and ultrastructure of skin from the soapfishes, Grammistidae. With respect to current studies on the ultrastructure of the stingray venom apparatus, these have confirmed our earlier observations that the subunit distribution in stingray venom cell microtubules varies considerably within a single vacuole, in marked contrast to the tubulin polymers described as convential cytoplasmic microtubules. The improvement in the methods they developed aided in the definition of these structures in tin sections and permits a more precise estimate of their diameter. While diameters are variable, they are substantially less than estimates for other intracellular microtubules. The chemistry of these microtubules has yet to be determined but by their anomalous location and fine structure it is suggested that they are polymers of non-tubulin protein(s).
Download or read book Scorpion Fish written by Tori Miller and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers your readers offers a sneak peek at the underwater life of the poisonous and mysterious scorpion fish.
Download or read book The Venom and Ecology of the California Scorpionfish Scorpaena Guttata Girard written by Peter Berkley Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marine Research written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecology and Biodiversity of Benthos written by Prince S. Godson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-03-26 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecology and Biodiversity of Benthos provides insights into the characteristic features of marine and estuarine benthos that play an important role in coastal ecosystem functioning, a primary level in the food chain. The book provides the latest information on multidisciplinary reflections by various researchers studying the benthic community. Through the chapters, ecosystem services are explored as a way to share approaches and scientific methods to achieve knowledge-based sustainable planning and management of benthic ecosystems. This is a helpful guide for anyone working on marine and estuarine environments, and for those who need an introduction to benthic ecology. The book has a wide range of scientific coverage since it caters primarily to the requirement of marine ecologists, marine benthologists, EIA experts, aquatic researchers, scientists, teachers and research scholars. In addition to this, it also serves as a reference for postgraduate/undergraduate students studying aquatic ecosystems. Includes analytical methods and detailed statistical interpretation for qualitative and quantitative analyses of marine and estuarine benthic community structures Presents figures, schematic diagrams and photographs related to benthic diversity of coastal ecosystem to aid in understanding protocols for the assessment of the benthic community's structure and function Includes case studies throughout each chapter to increase understanding of benthic communities
Download or read book Marine Metapopulations written by Jacob P. Kritzer and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-07-20 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technological improvements have greatly increased the ability of marine scientists to collect and analyze data over large spatial scales, and the resultant insights attainable from interpreting those data vastly increase understanding of poplation dynamics, evolution and biogeography. Marine Metapopulations provides a synthesis of existing information and understanding, and frames the most important future directions and issues. First book to systematically apply metapopulation theory directly to marine systems Contributions from leading international ecologists and fisheries biologists Perspectives on a broad array of marine organisms and ecosystems, from coastal estuaries to shallow reefs to deep-sea hydrothermal vents Critical science for improved management of marine resources Paves the way for future research on large-scale spatial ecology of marine systems
Download or read book Marine Research 1973 written by United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oceanography and Marine Biology written by R. N. Gibson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-06-24 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts actively engaged in the field, . Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review explores the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of marine science. An essential reference for researchers and students in all fields of marine science, the text contains analyses on cold sleep sediments, unburnt coal in the marine environment, biofiltration and biofouling on artificial structures in Europe, ecology of rafting in marine ecosystems, effects of globalisation in marine environments, and much more. Its consistent presentation and timely topics make it a perennial favorite among researchers and students in all fields of marine science.
