Biology of Parrotfishes

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Produktbeschreibung

Autoren	Andrew S. Hoey & Roberta M. Bonaldo
ISBN	9780367781408
Verlag	CRC Press
Sprache	Englisch
Seiten	432
Größe	254 x 178 mm
Bilder	Fotos, Illustrationen und Tabellen
Format	Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsjahr	2021

Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important groups of fishes within coral reef ecosystems. But why, exactly, are parrotfish so important to reefs? Can the evolution of a particular jaw morphology and feeding action really have had such a large impact on the health and functioning of the world's coral reefs? This book introduces the reader to this fascinating group of fishes (Labridae, Scarinae), from the morphological innovation of a jaw that has the power to bite through solid calcium carbonate, to the threats currently faced by parrotfish populations around the world. It contains new insights into their diet and food processing ability, and lifehistories, and concludes with an overview of emerging and future research directions.

Table of Contents

Evolution

Evolution of the Parrotfishes: A Highly Modified Wrasse or Unique Family? Speciation and Biogeography of the Parrotfishes
Morphological Specialization of the Parrotfishes
Functional Diversity and Innovation Within the Skull of Parrotfishes

Biology

Nutritional Ecology of Parrotfishes
Age, Growth and Longevity of Parrotfishes
Reproduction of Parrotfishes
Vision and Color Patterns in Parrotfishes

Ecology

Linking Form to Function: the Unique Role of Parrotfishes on Coral Reefs
Functional Ecology of Parrotfishes: the Influence of Species, Size, and Temperature
Functional Variation Among Parrotfishes: Are They Complementary or Redundant? Bioerosion and Sediment Production
the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Parrotfishes as Coral Predators
Geographic Variation in the Composition and Function of Parrotfishes
Seasonal Dynamics of Algae and Parrotfish Grazing
the Role of Parrotfishes on Marginal Reef Systems
the Ecology of Parrotfishes on Low Coral Cover Reefs
Spatial Ecology of Parrotfishes

Fisheries and Conservation

Traditional Fisheries and the Conservation and Management of Parrotfishes
Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Caribbean Reefs
Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Indo-Pacific Reefs
Changes in Biodiversity and Functioning of Parrotfish Assemblages Following Disturbance
the Biology and Ecology of Parrotfishes: Emerging Topics and Future Directions

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