Biology, Ecology and Culture of Grey Mullets (Mugilidae)

Serves as the only volume to provide a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of this ecologically and economically important family of fishes Written by acknowledged experts in their field Provides material that is of interest to both theoretical and applied biologists, fisheries scientists, aquaculture scientists, and all concerned with the management and conservation of one of the world’s most important fish families Summary Mullets (grey mullets) are a family (Mugilidae) and order of ray-finned fish found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. There are approximately 80 species of mullet; these fish have been considered an important food source in Mediterranean Europe since Roman times. This book provides a long overdue update on the biology and ecology of mullets and features comprehensive coverage of the key features of the Mugilidae family, such as recent DNA evidence and morphological data that challenge the traditional taxonomy.

• ISBN: 9781482252125
• Editorial: CRC PRESS LLC
• Encuadernacion: Tela
• Páginas: 539
• Fecha Publicación: 15/01/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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