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Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Scorpionfishes
A comprehensive resource on the anatomy, diversity and safety of the world’s most poisonous fish species
Ramsamy Santhanam (Author)
9780128154755
Paperback, published 26 September 2018
312 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2 cm, 0.7 kg
Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Scorpionfishes examines the diversity, utilization, and ways to safeguard against the world’s most dangerous fish species. It covers the biological and ecological factors that differentiate each species in the Scorpaeninae (Scorpionfish) family and its Pteroinae (Lionfish) subfamily. This book offers important anatomical and identification information on marine scorpionfishes and delves into the diversity, habits and behaviors of each venomous species. In addition, it discusses the health risks that can plague these fish in and out of the wild, including parasites. This book is an essential resource to educate marine biology researchers and students on the various species of scorpionfish that also provides sea-goers with a guide that will help protect them against venomous stings from these fish.
1. Introduction2. Anatomy and Identifying Features of Marine Scorpionfish3. Biology and Ecology of Marine Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae)4. Aquarium Keeping of Marine Scorpionfish5. Parasites of Marine Scorpionfish6. Marine Scorpionfish Envenomation - Symptoms and Treatment
Subject Areas: Food & beverage technology [TDCT], Microbiology [non-medical PSG], Medical microbiology & virology [MMFM]
