| Description |
xiv, 263 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Collected and Traded Species -- 3. Ecological Aspects -- 4. Reproductive Biology and Mating Behavior -- 5. Larval Development and Metamorphosis -- 6. Bloodstock Maintenance in Captivity -- 7. Larval Culture -- 8. Grow-out -- 9. Other Marine Ornamental Decapod Species with Culture Potential -- 10. Future Improvements in Marine Ornamental Shrimp Culture -- 11. Conservation Issues -- 12. Conclusions -- Colour plate section after page 146 |
| Summary |
"Providing a thorough overview of the biology, culture and conservation of the major families of marine ornamental shrimp, this new volume discusses in detail the following important topics: ecological aspects; reproductive biology and mating behaviour; brood stock maintenance in captivity; larval development and metamorphosis; larval culture; and juvenile growth. This timely publication also covers the main conservation issues surrounding these important species including a discussion of the negative aspects of wild specimen collection and the ongoing efforts to mitigate such impacts." |
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"Marine Ornamental Shrimp is an essential reference for all those involved in the trade and culture of marine ornamental species, including aquaculture scientists, shrimp farm workers and personnel in aquaria. Conservation biologists and invertebrate zoologists will also find this book a useful resource. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where aquaculture and biological sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this important book on their shelves."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [201]-255) and index |
| Subject |
Ornamental shrimps.
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Marine aquarium animals.
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| LC no. |
2008002541 |
| ISBN |
9781405170864 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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1405170867 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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