Keywords:
Chaetodontidae.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on their evolution and key events and adaptations that have led to their proliferation within coral reef ecosystems. Key to the longevity of butterflyfishes is the evolution of coral-feeding-a central focus of the ecological chapters in this volume. The book also highlights key threats and challenges related to the conservation of butterflyfishes and ends with an overview of current and future research directions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (360 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9781466582903
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=1377037
DDC:
597.72
Language:
English
Note:
Cover -- Foreword -- Contents -- Chapter 1: The Origins and Diversification of Coral Reef Butterflyfishes -- Chapter 2: Functional Morphology of Butterflyfishes -- Chapter 3: Hybridisation among Butterflyfishes -- Chapter 4: Biogeography of Butterflyfishes: A Global Model for Reef Fishes? -- Chapter 5: Diversity in Diet and Feeding Behaviour of Butterflyfishes: Reliance on Reef Corals versus Reef Habitats -- Chapter 6: Feeding Preferences and Dietary Specialisation among Obligate Coral-Feeding Butterflyfishes -- Chapter 7: Corallivory: The Coral's Point of View -- Chapter 8: Social Structures and Spawning Behavior of Chaetodon Butterflyfishes -- Chapter 9: Susceptibility of Butterflyfish to Habitat Disturbance: Do 'chaets' Ever Prosper? -- Chapter 10: Corallivorous Butterflyfishes as Ambassadors of Coral Reefs -- Chapter 11: Harvesting of Butterflyfishes for Aquarium and Artisanal Fisheries -- Chpater 12: Captive Care and Breeding of Coral Reef Butterflyfishes -- Chapter 13: Butterflyfishes as a Model Group for Reef Fish Ecology: Important and Emerging Research Topics -- Colour Plate Section -- Back Cover.
