Goldfish Varieties and Genetics

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The goldfish, Carassius auratus, a member of the Carp family,Cyprinidae, has been domesticated for many hundreds of years, as afood fish, a laboratory animal and now most important commercially,for ornamental and aesthetic purposes. There are now many scores ofrecognised varieties, which have been produced over time byselection processes and other methods described in detail in thisstimulating book. Goldfish Varieties and Genetics covers all major aspectsrelating to goldfish breeding and genetics in a readable anduser-friendly style. An account is presented of the domesticationand evolution of the goldfish, including comprehensive details ofthe relevant genetic and biological principles involved in thedevelopment strategies and production of new varieties. The bookalso covers the subject of goldfish appreciation and theinternational significance of goldfish shows and show standards.The book concludes with an exciting forward look at the potentialevolutionary future for the goldfish. This important and timely book brings together, for the firsttime, a wealth of scientific information, presented in a clear andunderstandable manner by Dr Joseph Smartt, who has many years'experience working in fish genetics and breeding. The book is amust-have purchase for all serious goldfish breeders, hobbyists anddealers, fish biologists and geneticists, aquarium keepers andaquaculture personnel. The author, Joseph Smartt is a Senior Visiting Research Fellowat the Department of Biological Sciences, University ofSouthampton, UK.

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Joseph Smartt

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"... well illustrated with precise drawings and colourful plates,and should be of great interest to goldfish enthusiasts if notgeneticists." Fish and Fisheries
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