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UNINA9910797131903321 |
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Titolo |
Biology and ecology of carp / / editors, Constanze Pietsch, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR), Waedenswil, Switzerland, Philipp E. Hirsch, department of environmental sciences, University |
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Boca Raton, Florida : , : Taylor & Francis, , [2015] |
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©2015 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (394 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Carp |
Carp - Ecology |
Carp - Physiology |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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A CRC title. |
A Science Publishers book--title page. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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""Cover""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""The Editors""; ""List of Contributors""; ""Part I: Genetics of Common Carp and Koi Carp""; ""1: The Natural History of Common Carp and Common Carp Genetics""; ""2: Japanese Ornamental Koi Carp: Origin, Variation and Genetics""; ""Part II: Aquaculture and Nutrition of Carp""; ""3: Carp Aquaculture in Europe and Asia""; ""4: Reproduction and First Feeding of Carp""; ""5: Chromosome Set Manipulation, Sex Control and Gene Transfer in Common Carp""; ""6: Traditional Feeding of Common Carp and Strategies for Replacement of Fish Meal"" |
""Part III: Diseases and Immune Response to Carp""""7: Disease Agents and Parasites of Carp""; ""8: The Carp Immune System and Immune Responses to Pathogens""; ""Part IV: Ecology""; ""9: Feeding Ecology of Carp""; ""10: Carp as an Invasive Species""; ""11: Recreational Fishing for Carp�Implications for Management and Growth of Carp Populations""; ""Part V: Toxicology""; ""12: Effects of Pesticides on Carp""; ""13: Impact of Natural Toxins on Common Carp"" |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Carp are the backbone of a growing aquaculture industry. They |
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facilitate scientific progress as a model species in laboratories, cause concern for ecosystem managers as an invasive species, and mesmerize anglers as big game. In addition, ornamental koi carp fascinate hobby breeders. Biology and Ecology of Carp covers all these facets of this freshwater fish. Informative and engaging contributions from renowned experts review the current state of research on carp and present their original findings. Thirteen cross-linked chapters provide an exhaustive yet easily accessible treatise explorinig:C |
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