Fishes Of The Western North Atlantic, Part 1, No. 1: Lanceletes, Cyclostomes, Sharks

By Isabel Perez Farfante, William C. Schroeder, Henry B. Bigelow, et al.

Book Overview

""Fishes of the Western North Atlantic, Part 1, No. 1: Lanceletes, Cyclostomes, Sharks"" is a comprehensive guide to the various fish species found in the Western North Atlantic. Authored by renowned marine biologist Henry Bryant Bigelow, the book is divided into three sections covering Lanceletes, Cyclostomes, and Sharks respectively. The Lanceletes section provides a detailed overview of the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of this primitive fish species. The Cyclostomes section covers hagfish and lampreys, two parasitic fish species known for their unique feeding habits. The final section on Sharks provides an in-depth look at the many different species of sharks found in the Western North Atlantic, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and distribution. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in marine biology, fisheries, or the natural history of the Western North Atlantic.""Editors Are Albert E. Parr And Yngve H. Olsen. Introduction By John Tee-Van. Memoir Of The Sears Foundation For Marine Research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258074982
• ISBN13: 9781258074982
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"