Description
Book Synopsis* Editor is world leader in crayfish biology. * Essential reading for anyone involved in crayfish biology or exploitation. * Chapters by worlda s leading experts in crayfish. * Covers commercially important species in depth. .
Trade Review"As a reference text, the Biology of Freshwater Crayfish is invaluable... This is a classic; buy it now and ensure that it does not, like its predecessor, slip out of print prematurely." Fish (Institute of Fisheries Management)
"A beautifully produced and totally comprehensive book... invaluable for students and experts of crayfish alike." Aquaculture News, April 2002
"This is a large and remarkably comprehensive book. The breadth of coverage is impressive... a most worthwhile addition to a library." Stephanie Peay, Aquatic Conservation, 2003.
Table of ContentsPart I: General Biology:. Background And Functional Morphology.
Phylogeny And Evolution.
Functional Anatomy.
Growth And Reproduction.
Ecology.
Taxonomy And Conservation Of The Native Crayfish Stocks.
Behaviour; Genetic Variation.
Physiological Adaptation To Environment.
Pathogens, Parasites And Commensals.
Immune Reactions.
Part II: Crayfish Of Commercial Importance:.
Astacus.
Pacifactacus.
Procambarus.
Orconectes.
Cambarus.
Cherax.
Part III: Conclusions
