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The coastal fishes of Southern Africa Phil Heemstra

The coastal fishes of Southern Africa By Phil Heemstra

The coastal fishes of Southern Africa by Phil Heemstra

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A guide to over 400 species of the fishes along the coast of southern Africa, this work features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include descriptions and other information for identification and comparison of similar species.

The coastal fishes of Southern Africa Summary

The coastal fishes of Southern Africa by Phil Heemstra

This up-to-date guide to over 400 species of the fascinating fishes along the coast of southern Africa and features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include useful descriptions and other information enabling easy identification and comparison of similar species. Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa is intended to assist in learning more about the biology and ecology of southern African marine fishes. A perfect companion to exploring the rich diversity of southern African shores.

About Phil Heemstra

Phil and Elaine Heemstra are based at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity in Grahamstown, and they have collaborated on numerous scientific publications. They have co-written the text and all paintings in the book are by Elaine. Phil is a leading International authority on marine fishes and was co-editor (with Margaret Smith) of the comprehensive Smiths' Sea Fishes. As Phil and Elain are scientific divers, they have done several fish survey expeditions together and work as an effective team in the field as well as in the laboratory.

Table of Contents

Introduction Fish Names and Classification The Southern African Coast Bony Anatomy; Fish Shape, Size and Colouration Fish Biology People and the Sea Class Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous Fishes&o Subclass Elasmobranchil - Sharks Batoids (Skates, Rays, etc) Subclass Holocephall - Elephantfish & Chimaeras; Class Ostelchthyes: Bony Fishes Subclass Sarcopterygii - Flesh-fin Fishes & A Other Vertebrates Subclass Actinopterygii - Ray-fin Fishes; Glossary & Abbreviations References and Recommended Reading Index.

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GOR009765851
9781920033019
1920033017
The coastal fishes of Southern Africa by Phil Heemstra
Phil Heemstra
Used - Very Good
Hardback
NISC (Pty) Ltd (National Inquiry Services Centre)
2013-09-13
512
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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