Biology of Butterfly Fishes

Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on their evolution and key events and adaptations that have led to their proliferation within coral reef ecosystems. Key to the longevity of butterflyfishes is the evolution of coral-feeding-a central focus of the ecological chapters in this volume. The book also highlights key threats and challenges related to the conservation of butterflyfishes and ends with an overview of current and future research directions.

著者

Berumen, Michael L.、 Kapoor, B. G.、Pratchett, Morgan S.

出版社

CRC Press Inc

発売日

2013-09-25

価格

価格未定（税込・書誌情報提供：openBD）

ISBN

9781466582903

ページ数

362ページ

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