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Octopus Biology and Ecology, Paperback / softback Book

Octopus Biology and Ecology Paperback / softback

Edited by Rui (Associate Professor, Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Laboratorio Maritimo da Gu Rosa, Ian (Consultant Professor at AiCeph LLC, Sendai, Japan. Professor of Marine Biology (part- Gleadall, Graham (Head of the Department of Marine ecology and Resources, Instituto de Investigaciones Pierce, Roger (Scientist, Institut de Ciencies del Mar, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cien Villanueva

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Octopus Biology and Ecology describes important aspects of the lives of these fascinating animals, including their origin, biogeography, life history, distribution, behaviour, migratory patterns, diet, predators, and parasites.

The emphasis is on species in highly variable coastal environments and includes a discussion of the potential threats and unexpected benefits of our changing climate and oceans.

Detailed accounts, with many wonderful images in colour, are provided for each of the 21 species selected from around the world, each of which is described by local experts.

The final chapter provides a detailed breakdown of research on octopuses and the topic areas in which this field is likely to expand in the future, recognizing in particular the growing importance of research into the effects of global changes.

As well as climate change, key areas covered include behaviour and cognition, iEcology and citizen science, bio-robotics, deep-sea research, and culture and welfare. Octopus Biology and Ecology is a veritable mine of information for professional marine biologists and students alike.

Octopuses are rapidly becoming a more widely exploited source of protein for human consumption, so it is important that information about their biology and ecology is available to help ensure that their exploitation will be sustainable.

This book is therefore essential reading for fishery and aquaculture scientists, conservationists, and resource managers.

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  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:400 pages
  • Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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  • ISBN:9780128206393

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  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:400 pages
  • Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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  • ISBN:9780128206393