Margaret Smith Library, SAIAB: New Books: December 2023

Drawing on the author’s 35 years of experience in teaching freshman biology, fish biology, shark biology, ichthyology, physiology, and oceanography, as well as over 40 years as a researcher of shark biology, this book brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to bear on the topic of the biology of fishes. Written with an emphasis on clarity, the book contains almost 300 high-quality photographs, figures, and diagrams, as well as over 450 primary literature sources.

Diadromous fishes migrate between marine and fresh waters to feed or breed. They are biologically fascinating, and many of them support important sport or commercial fisheries. The phenomenon of diadromy was the focus of a 1986 symposium sponsored by the AFS Northeastern Division. These proceedings present the peer-reviewed papers of experts from 10 countries. The publication is organized into a keynote and four topical sections. The keynote section reviews the occurrence of diadromy and explores the possible evolutionary processes.

Animal Diversity is tailored for the restrictive requirements of a one-semester or one-quarter course in zoology, and is appropriate for both non science and science majors of varying backgrounds. This ninth edition of Animal Diversity presents a survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on diversity, evolutionary relationships, functional adaptations, and environmental interactions.

The contents of the various chapters of this book are written by experts in their field, most with a strong knowledge and direct research experience of the Knysna Estuary. The aim throughout is to enable and encourage readers to appreciate life within the estuary, understand its structure and functioning, and empower people to communicate its value and conservation importance from an informed position.

Integrated Principles of Zoology continues to be the leading text for the introductory zoology course. With the nineteenth edition, the authors bring a wealth of real experience as they describe the diversity of animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches.

This ninth part of FISHES OF THE WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC treats the eels and the gulper eels of the orders Anguillformes and Saccopharyngiformes, and the leptocephali (larvae) of eels and other elopomorph fishes. This study was originally undertaken by James E. Bohlke, the accounts of several sections to be authored by or co-authored with colleagues who previously had worked on those groups.

The leptocephalus larvae of eels and other elomorph fishes are so distinct from the adults that their study almost constitutes a seperate science. Moreover, they are such unusual larvae that most traditional larval-fish workers have avoided them. "Leptocephalology" has thus followed its own idiosyncratic history.

Feed and fertilizer are significant costs in aquaculture operations and play an important role in the successful production of fish and other seafood for human consumption. This book reviews the key properties of feeds, advances in feed formulation and ingredient choices and the practicalities of feeding systems and strategies. Feed and Feeding Practices in Aquaculture provides an authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the topic and is an essential guide for nutritionists, farm owners and technicians in aquaculture, as well as those working in R&D in the feed production industry and academics/postgraduate students with an interest in the area.