Isbn: 9781332464821 - Histoire Naturelle Des Poissons, Vol. 5 (classic Reprint) (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This text, the fifth volume of a wider work on the animal kingdom, meticulously studies the Sciaenidae family of fish. Also known as drums or croakers, these fish, found in both fresh and saltwater, are analyzed by the author for their internal structure, digestive system, and most notably their unique auditory apparatus, elaborated on with cross-sectional anatomical plates. As their name suggests, these fish produce drumming or grunting noises, which the author speculates is connected to their unusually complicated swim bladders â" hollow, gas-filled sacs that regulate buoyancy. The author categorizes the family's species into seven distinct groupings and dives into the physical attributes of each. Comprehensive in scope and rich in detail, this volume is an essential reference for ichthyologists, naturalists, and anyone with an interest in the diversity and complexity of the underwater world. 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. …