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Accurate identification of otoliths is essential to determine the fish prey of marine and terrestrial predators. Fish otoliths are species-specific when combining size, shape and surface features, and can remain undigested for long periods. As a result they can indicate which fish make up the diet of various predators, including fish, cephalopod, seabird and sea mammal species. Such studies are crucial for an understanding of the functioning of marine ecosystems.

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Author:   Dianne Furlani ,  Rosemary Gales ,  David Pemberton
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:   CSIRO Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.920kg
ISBN:  

9780643092556

ISBN 10:   0643092552
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 August 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Dianne Furlani has worked in temperate marine science for 20+ years in the fields of taxonomy, biology and ecology, predominantly in SE Australian shelf and inshore waters, and predominantly working on finfish species and ecological work typically with links to trophodynamic studies. Rosemary Gales is Section Head, Wildlife and Marine Conservation Section, Biodiversity Conservation Branch, Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW). David Pemberton is Senior Curator of Southern Ocean and Antarctica, The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

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