Las pira as son conocidas como feroces depredadoras acu ticas, pero hay mucho m s por descubrir sobre estos incomprendidos peces de agua dulce. Este t tulo de no ficci n para secundaria ofrece a los lectores una mirada profunda al comportamiento en grupo, la dieta omn vora, la anatom a extraordinaria y los h bitats tropicales de estas coloridas criaturas de dientes afilados. Tambi n se destacan los esfuerzos de preservaci n de ecosistemas y la desafiante relaci n de la pira a con los humanos a lo largo de la historia, incluyendo conceptos err neos en los medios y su importancia ecol gica. Fotograf as cautivadoras y datos intrigantes se acompa an de recuadros informativos, un glosario completo, bibliograf a seleccionada, sitios web relevantes y un ndice. Piranhas are known as fierce aquatic predators, but there is much more to discover about these misunderstood freshwater fish. This high-school nonfiction title gives readers an in-depth look at the schooling behavior, omnivorous diet, remarkable anatomy, and tropical habitats of these colorful, razor-toothed creatures. Also featured are ecosystem preservation efforts and the piranha's challenging relationship with humans throughout history, including media misconceptions and ecological importance. Captivating photos and intriguing facts are accompanied by detailed sidebars, a comprehensive glossary, selected bibliography, relevant websites, and an index.
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