This book narrates the story of fish life, leading readers through the fossil record to meet the earliest known fishes and trace the evolution of scales, teeth, fins, skin, and other features. Discussing how fish breathe, feed, and reproduce, the author provides a comprehensive overview of fish physiology and behavior. With extensive detail on the strange and fascinating adaptations fish have developed to survive in their watery environment, the author sheds light on fish locomotion, hunting, and courtship rituals, and explores the myriad ways fish have ensured their survival over millions of years. The book emphasizes the remarkable diversity of fish, from the smallest goby to the enormous whale shark, while also showcasing the unique challenges fish face today due to human activity and environmental change. Ultimately, the book highlights the importance of fish within our ecosystem and stresses the need for conservation efforts to ensure their survival for generations to come.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the story of fish life, leading readers through the fossil record to meet the earliest known fishes and trace the evolution of scales, teeth, fins, skin, and other features. Discussing how fish breathe, feed, and reproduce, the author provides a comprehensive overview of fish physiology and behavior. With extensive detail on the strange and fascinating adaptations fish have developed to survive in their watery environment, the author sheds light on fish locomotion, hunting, and courtship rituals, and explores the myriad ways fish have ensured their survival over millions of years. The book emphasizes the remarkable diversity of fish, from the smallest goby to the enormous whale shark, while also showcasing the unique challenges fish face today due to human activity and environmental change. Ultimately, the book highlights the importance of fish within our ecosystem and stresses the need for conservation efforts to ensure their survival for generations to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332163403_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332163403
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332163403
Quantity: 15 available