Autorentext

Dr. Simon Kumar Das is an Associate Professor and a distinguished fish biologist with over 15 years of research and teaching experience at the National University of Malaysia. His research interests encompass fish biology, fisheries, and aquaculture, with a primary focus on understanding how fish respond to urgent environmental challenges such as rising temperatures and CO2 induced ocean acidification. Dr. Das's research plays a pivotal role in shaping critical management decisions, ensuring the sustainability of aquatic populations amidst unprecedented changes. With an impressive track record of over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than 40 conference presentations, as well as authorship of two books, Dr. Das also leads diverse research projects and has supervised 22 postgraduate and 13 undergraduate students. He is a member of esteemed organizations, including the Fisheries Society of the British Isles and the American Fisheries Society.

Klappentext

This book unveils the secrets of archerfish, covering everything from their morphology to their unique feeding techniques, digestion physiology, and reproductive intricacies. It serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, conservation biologists, and anyone curious about the biology of archerfish.

Inhalt

Archer Fish. Morphometric and Meristic Variation of Archer Fish. Age Composition and Growth of Archer Fish. Feeding Techniques and Stomach Content Analysis of Archer Fish. Gastric Emptying and Digestion of Archer Fish. Reproductive Biology of Archer Fish.