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Title Biology and ecology of carp / Constanze Pietsch, Philipp Hirsch, editors
Published Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2015]
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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Contents Part 1. Genetics of common carp and koi carp -- part 2. Aquaculture and nutrition of carp -- part 3. Diseases and immune response to carp -- part 4. Ecology -- part 5. Toxicology
Summary Carp are the backbone of a growing aquaculture industry. They facilitate scientific progress as a model species in laboratories, cause concern for ecosystem managers as an invasive species, and mesmerize anglers as big game. In addition, ornamental koi carp fascinate hobby breeders. Biology and Ecology of Carp covers all these facets of this freshwater fish. Informative and engaging contributions from renowned experts review the current state of research on carp and present their original findings. Thirteen cross-linked chapters provide an exhaustive yet easily accessible treatise explorinig: Carp aquaculture Natural and artificial reproduction Feeding and growth Ecosystem effects of carp Effects of disease agents and toxic substances on carp Color illustrations and infoboxes help readers navigate technical terms and complex concepts, explaining how carp interact with their natural and artificial environments. This book is suitable for everyone interested in carp-from scholars to anglers
Notes "A science publishers book."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Carp.
Carp -- Ecology
Carp -- Physiology
NATURE -- Animals -- Fish.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ichthyology & Herpetology.
Carp
Carp -- Physiology
Form Electronic book
Author Pietsch, Constanze, editor
Hirsch, Philipp (Philipp E.), editor
ISBN 9781482206654
148220665X