Fish behaviour

Fishes are by far the most species-rich vertebrate taxon, and it is also the vertebrate group with the most strikingly diverse repertoire of behaviours andbehavioural adaptations. As such, they provide us with many opportunities to explore the fascinating complexities of animal behaviour. Central questions addressed in this book include: How do sensory input, hormones, genetics and experience interact to shape individual behaviour? What should a fish do to be inthe right place at the right time -and how should it behave to be an efficient predator yet not become the subject of predation itself? How to find a mate -or to find the best mate? Should all fish do the same, or is the optimal behaviour dependent on individual characteristics? How does reproductive behaviouraffect what fish look like, in terms of colour, body form or body size? And how do fish cope with their complex social and biological environment, including parasites, competitors and collaborators? This new book provides an excitingoverview of the many new insights offered by recent research on fish behaviour. The chapters are written by prominent international scientists and are aimed not only at fish biology students and researchers but anyone interested in the interplay between behaviour, ecology and evolution. INDICE: PART 1: The Basis. - The Senses of Fish: Chemosensory, Visual and Octavolateralis: John C. Montgomery and Alexander G. Carton. - Cognition: Learning and Memory: Victoria A. Braithwaite and Anne Gro Vea Salvanes. - Hormonesand Social Behaviour of Teleost Fish: Rui F. Oliveira and David M. Gon‡alves.- The Genetics of Fish Behavior: Alison M. Bell. PART 2: Essentials of Life. - Migration and Habitat Choice in Marine Fishes: Julian Metcalfe, David Righton, Paul Eastwood and Ewan Hunter. - Fish Foraging Behaviour in Theory and Practice: Paul J.B. Hart, Michael M. Webster and Ashley J.W. Ward. - Assessment ofPredation Risk by Prey Fishes: Jennifer L. Kelley. - Variation in Sexual Selection in Fishes: Ingrid Ahnesj”, Elisabet Forsgren and Charlotta Kvarnemo. - Mate Choice: Ulrika Candolin and Bob B.M. Wong. - Parental Care and Sexual Selection: Kai Lindstr”m and Colette M. St Mary. - Alternative Reproductive Tactics in Fishes: Rosemary Knapp and Bryan D. Neff. PART 3: Coping with a Complex World. - Cooperative Behaviour in Fishes: Sigal Balshine and Peter M. Buston. -Group-Living and Social Networks: Jens Krause, Ashley J.W. Ward, Richard James and Darren P. Croft. - Decision Making and Trade-offs in Fish Behaviour: Carin Magnhagen and Anne E. Magurran. - Parasites and Fish Behaviour: Iain Barberand Ben J. Rushbrook. - New Perspectives on Marine Cleaning Mutualism: Redouan Bshary and Isabelle M. Côté. - Behaviour and Welfare in Farmed Fish: Eva Br„nn„s and J”rgen I. Johnsson.

  • ISBN: 978-1-57808-435-7
  • Editorial: Science Publishers
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 662
  • Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2008
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés