The Biology of Sharks and Rays

Synopsis

This Is A Comprehensive Resource On The Biological And Physiological Characteristics Of The Cartilaginous Fishes: Sharks, Rays, And Chimaeras. In 16 Chaptersm Organized By Theme, Klimey Covers A Broad Spectrum Of Topics, Including Taxonomy, Morphology, Ecology, And Physiology. An Introduction To The Cartilaginous Fishes -- Evolutionary History -- Body Design And Swimming Modes -- Water And Ionic Regulation -- Warming Of The Body -- Sense Of Smell: Chemoreception -- Sense Of Hearing: Mechanoreception -- Sense Of Sight: Photoreception -- Sense Of Electromagnetic Fields: Electroreception/magnetoreception -- Brain Organization And Intelligence -- Courtship And Reproduction -- Feeding Behavior And Biomechanics -- Diet And Growth -- Daily Movements, Home Range, And Migration -- Cartilaginous Fishes And Humans -- Fisheries And Conservation. A. Peter Klimley ; With Illustrations By Steven Oerding. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.