Download or read book The Killifish Encyclopedia written by T. R. Grady and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Killifish Encyclopedia Basic Care & Breeding is the first in a series of reference guides about Killifish. Volume I covers all the basics on how to maintain, breed and care for these beautiful small tropical fish. 112 pages over 100 photos

Download or read book Recovery Plan for the Pahrump Killifish written by Pahrump Killifish Recovery Team and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Atlas of Killifishes of the Old World written by Jorgen J. Scheel and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1990 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Inland Fishes of Mississippi written by Stephen T. Ross and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2001 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The deluxe, comprehensive guide to the native species of Mississippi Download Plain Text version Where was the largest bass caught in Mississippi? What streams are sometimes home to the gulf sturgeon? How can an angler tell a grass pickerel from a walleye? In Inland Fishes of Mississippi, Stephen T. Ross answers these questions and many more. Mississippi waters are some of the richest inland fish habitats in the United States. In fact, only four states have more native fish than Mississippi's 204. Inland Fishes of Mississippi is for anglers and nature lovers who want to learn more about this thriving diversity. Introductory chapters present the history of the study of fish in Mississippi, the distribution patterns of species, important conservation issues, and valuable information on identifying fish by examining body shape and structure. Following these are illustrated keys to all the families of fish known to inhabit inland waters. Each key is a detailed guide to identifying the specific species within a family of fish. Keys include: color photographs of freshly collected examples meanings of scientific names for fish descriptions of color and physical changes maximum sizes of fish, including records for game fish precise maps of distribution vital information on habitat requirements, feeding, and behavior tips on where to catch a species status of conservation efforts For both the casual angler and the ichthyologist, Inland Fishes of Mississippi will prove a constant resource and an irreplaceable asset for identifying, observing, and catching the state's various species. Stephen T. Ross is professor of biological sciences and Curator of Fishes at the University of Southern Mississippi. The editor for ecology and ethology of Copeia, he has also published articles in numerous journals such as American Naturalist, Environmental Biology of Fishes, and Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.

Download or read book A Taxonomic Revision of the Andean Killifish Genus Orestias Cyprinodontiformes Cyprinodontidae written by Lynne R. Parenti and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ichthyofauna of the high Andes is assumed to be of low taxonomic diversity. Only three fish genera, the killifish Orestias and the catfishes Astroblepus and Trichomycterus include species endemic to the Altiplano, the high-attitude plateau between the eastern and western slopes of the central Andes. The atherinid Basilichthys is known doubtfully from the Altiplano. In the last revision of the genus Orestias, Tchernavin (1944a) recognized 20 species and five subspecies. This small number was taken as evidence of the low diversity of fish of the Titicaca Basin. However, in the past two years, five new Orestias species have been described, three from Lago Titicaca (Lauzanne, 1981) and two from the Altiplano of northern Chile (Arratia, 1982). With the benefit of large recent collections, 43 species of Orestias are recognized in the present revision, 14 being described as new (O. gracilis, O. rotundipinnis, O. farfani, O. gymnotus, O. hardini, O. ctenolepis, O. ascotanensis, O. richersoni, O. multiporis, O. mundus, O. ututo, O. imarpe, O. tomcooni, and O. robustus). Seven synapomorphies described here define Orestias as a monophyletic group: (1) pelvic fins and fin girdle are absent; (2) vomer is absent; (3) middle anal and middle dorsal fin radials are cartilaginous, rather than ossified; (4) bony anterior and posterior ceratohyal are separated ventrally by a large gap filled with cartilage; (5) first postcleithrum is absent; (6) anguloarticular lacks a ventral extension parallel to the retroarticular; and (7) there is a unique squamation and head pore pattern characterized by a prominent lyre-shaped arrangement of minute neuromasts and a prominent median dorsal ridge of scales running from the top of the head to the dorsal fin origin. Primary characters used to distinguish Orestias species are overall body shape and squamation pattern. Diversity of form is marked. There are large, troutlike midwater predators, such as O. cuvieri, diminutive inshore species such as O. minutus and O. minimus, and very wide-headed and wide-bodied species, with large, thick granulated scales, such as O. luteus and O. albus. The diversity among Orestias species in Lago Titicaca, the large, high-altitude lake of the Altiplano of Peru and Bolivia, has led to the application of the term 'species flock' to this group of lacustrine killifish. However, the Orestias of Titicaca do not form a monophyletic group, and it is recommended that the term 'species flock' not be used for the killifishes limited to the lake. The known range of Orestias extends from northern Peru to northern Chile. It is expected that the number will rise with additional collecting, because collections are lacking from many of the small, isolated lakes of the Altiplano; also, single specimens of apparently new species are known, yet remain undescribed. The hypothesis of a close relationship between Orestias and the Anatolian cyprinodonts is reviewed"--Page 110

Download or read book U S Geological Survey Karst Interest Group Proceedings St Petersburg Florida February 13 16 2001 written by U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rapid Bioassessment Protocols for Use in Wadeable Streams and Rivers written by United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Comparative Morphology of the White River Killifish Crenichthys Baileyi Gilbert a Cyprinodontid from Isolated Springs in Nevada written by Robert Hartman Reider and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book American Aquarium Fishes written by Robert Jay Goldstein and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aquarium species native to America.

Download or read book A Field Guide to Atlantic Coast Fishes written by C. Richard Robins and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1986 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more than 1,000 species descriptions in this guide include information on range and habitat such as depths, bottom types, water temperatures, and salinity. The almost 1,100 illustrations use the Peterson Identification System for quick, accurate field identification.

Download or read book Success with Killifish written by Edward Warner and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Adirondack Wildlife written by James Michael Ryan and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2008 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive field guide to the habitats and wildlife of the Adirondack State Park

Download or read book Fishes in the Freshwaters of Florida written by Robert H. Robins and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive identification guide to the 222 species of fishes in Florida’s fresh waters. Each species is presented with color photographs, key characteristics for identification, comparisons to similar species, habitat descriptions, and dot distribution maps. Florida's unique mix of species includes some of the world's favorite sport fishes, the Tarpon and Largemouth Bass. This guide also features three species native only to Florida—the Seminole Killifish, Flagfish, and Okaloosa Darter—and the smallest freshwater fish in North America, the Least Killifish. Ranging from the panhandle to the Everglades, their habitats include springs, creeks, rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and man-made canals. As Florida's human population grows, the state's freshwater environments are being changed in ways that threaten its native fishes. This book provides important information on the diversity, distribution, and environmental needs of both native and nonindigenous species, helping us monitor and take care of Florida's water and its aquatic inhabitants.

Download or read book Dormancy and Resistance in Harsh Environments written by Esther Lubzens and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many organisms have evolved the ability to enter into and revive from a dormant state. They can survive for long periods in this state (often even months to years), yet can become responsive again within minutes or hours. This is often, but not necessarily, associated with desiccation. Preserving one’s body and reviving it in future generations is a dream of mankind. To date, however, we have failed to learn how cells, tissues or entire organisms can be made dormant or be effectively revived at ambient temperatures. In this book studies on organisms, ranging from aquatic cyanobacteria that produce akinetes to hibernating mammals, are presented, and reveal common but also divergent physiological and molecular pathways for surviving in a dormant form or for tolerating harsh environments. Attempting to learn the functions associated with dormancy and how they are regulated is one of the great future challenges. Its relevance to the preservation of cells and tissues is one of the key concerns of this book.

Download or read book Laboratory Fish in Biomedical Research written by Livia D'Angelo and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-08-28 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fish, and particularly zebrafish, have become the fastest-growing segment of the research population. They offer several advantages, in terms of biology and technologies to apply, and thus are employed in numerous research fields. Laboratory Fish in Biomedical Research: Biology, Husbandry and Research Applications for Zebrafish, Medaka, Killifish, Swordtail Fish, Cavefish, Stickleback, Goldfish and Danionella Translucida addresses the relevant and increasing need to collect cutting-edge knowledge on husbandry, maintenance, welfare and experimental protocols of the most common freshwater species under standard laboratory conditions. - Provides husbandry and management protocols, devices and water systems - Shows strength and weakness of breeding - Explores potential scientific applications and experimental protocols. with regards to the most used freshwater fish used for scientific purposes

Download or read book Fishes of West Virginia written by Jay Stauffer and published by Academy of Natural Sciences. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive work on the fishes of WV is the culmination of more than 20 years of res. Contains descriptions of the major river drainages in WV, a brief discussion of the zoogeog. of the fishes within the state, a table of fish dist. by drainage, a guide to the anatomical features used in fish ident., dichotomous keys to the families & species of WV fishes, physical descriptions of all fish species known or expected to occur in the state, & a glossary to supplement the species descriptions. Info. was gathered by: All major fish museums in the eastern U.S. were contacted & records of specimens collected were requested; museums with significant holdings of WV fishes were visited; & New fish surveys were conducted at approx. 1,000 sites throughout the state. Illus.

Download or read book Extremophile Fishes written by Rüdiger Riesch and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-24 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes the key adaptations enabling extremophile fishes to survive under harsh environmental conditions. It reviews the most recent research on acidic, Antarctic, cave, desert, hypersaline, hypoxic, temporary, and fast-flowing habitats, as well as naturally and anthropogenically toxic waters, while pointing out generalities that are evident across different study systems. Knowledge of the different adaptations that allow fish to cope with stressful environmental conditions furthers our understanding of basic physiological, ecological, and evolutionary principles. In several cases, evidence is provided for how the adaptation to extreme environments promotes the emergence of new species. Furthermore, a link is made to conservation biology, and how human activities have exacerbated existing extreme environments and created new ones. The book concludes with a discussion of major open questions in our understanding of the ecology and evolution of life in extreme environments.