Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay.

The only comprehensive field guide to the Chesapeake's fishes, this book is an indispensable resource for both anglers and students of the Bay. Vivid illustrations by Val Kells complement the expertise of researchers Edward O. Murdy and John A. Musick. They describe fishes that inhabit waters ranging from low-salinity estuaries to the point where the Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Key features of this field guide include - full-color illustrations of more than 200 species - text that is presented adjacent to illustrations for easy reference - detailed descriptions of physical characteristics, range, occurrence in the Bay, reproduction, diet, and statistics from fisheries research - spot illustrations that highlight critical features of certain fish - illustrations of juveniles when they look different from adults - appendices that include identification keys Formatted as a compact field guide for students, scientists, researchers, and fishers, "Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay" should be a standard passenger on any boat that plies the Chesapeake's waters.
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An aparitie	March 2013
Autor	Murdy Edward O.| Musick John A.
Dimensiuni	21,6x14 cm
Editura	Johns Hopkins University Press
Format	Paperback
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	360