Sturgeons and Paddlefish of North America (Fish & Fisheries Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (665 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9048167299 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
No other single compilation has documented current information in such detail.. Once an integral part of aboriginal culture, their numbers were decimated by overfishing and habitat destruction during the past two centuries. This book details the extensive science aimed at helping these remarkable species recover from the brink of extinction, and describes the historical, biological, and ecological importance of North American sturgeon and paddlefish. Modern North American sturgeons and paddlefish are the result of 100 million years of evolution. The text is enhanced by photographs and detailed line drawings.This comprehensive volume will be an invaluable resource for researchers, educators, and consultants, in academic and government settings, who work to further scientific understanding of these fishes
"Useful for generalized literature reviews in research of Acipenseriformes" according to E. Kittel. This book, "Sturgeons and Paddlefish of North America (Fish & Fisheries Series), by LeBreton, is a valuable and comprehensive review of Acipenseriformes and a fine resource for students of sturgeons.