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OverviewButterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on their evolution and key events and adaptations that have led to their proliferation within coral reef ecosystems. Key to the longevity of butterflyfishes is the evolution of coral-feeding a central focus of the ecological chapters in this volume. The book also highlights key threats and challenges related to the conservation of butterflyfishes and ends with an overview of current and future research directions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Morgan S Pratchett (James Cook University, Townsville, Australia) , Morgan S Pratchett (James Cook University, Townsville, Australia) , Michael L Berumen (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia) , B G KapoorPublisher: CRC Press Imprint: CRC Press ISBN: 9781299987241ISBN 10: 1299987249 Pages: 360 Publication Date: 01 January 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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