Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay

Informationen zum Autor Val Kells (KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC) is an award-winning marine science illustrator. She is the coauthor and illustrator of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Maine to Texas and A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California . Klappentext The only comprehensive field guide to the Chesapeake¿s fishes! this book is an indispensable resource for both anglers and students of the Bay. Vivid illustrations by Val Kells complement the expertise of researchers Edward O. Murdy and John A. Musick. They describe fishes that inhabit waters ranging from low-salinity estuaries to the point where the Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Key features of this field guide include¿ full-color illustrations of more than 200 species¿ text that is presented adjacent to illustrations for easy reference¿ detailed descriptions of physical characteristics! range! occurrence in the Bay! reproduction! diet! and statistics from fisheries research¿ spot illustrations that highlight critical features of certain fish¿ illustrations of juveniles when they look different from adults¿ appendices that include identification keys Formatted as a compact field guide for students! scientists! researchers! and fishers! Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay should be a standard passenger on any boat that plies the Chesapeake¿s waters. Zusammenfassung A guide to the Chesapeake's fishes. Suitable for both anglers and students of the Bay! it includes detailed descriptions of physical characteristics! range! occurrence in the Bay! reproduction! diet! and statistics from fisheries research.

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• Authors: Edward O Murdy, Edward O. Murdy, Edward O. Musick Murdy, Edward O./ Musick Murdy, MURDY EDWARD O MUSICK JOHN, John A Musick, John A. Musick, John A. (Professor Emeritus Musick
• Assisted by: Val Kells (Illustration), Valerie A Kells (Illustration), Valerie A. Kells (Illustration)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.06.2013
• EAN: 9781421407685
• ISBN: 978-1-4214-0768-5
• No. of pages: 360
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works