Bivalve Molluscs

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Bivalve Molluscs is an extremely comprehensive book coveringall major aspects of this important class of invertebrates. As wellas being an important class biologically and ecologically, many ofthe bivalves are fished and cultured commercially (e.g. mussels,oysters, scallops and clams) in a multi-billion dollar worldwideindustry. Elizabeth Gosling who has a huge wealth of research, teachingand hands on experience working with bivalves, has written alandmark book that will stand for many years as the standard workon the subject. Chapters in Bivalve Molluscs covermorphology, ecology, feeding, reproduction, settlement andrecruitment, growth, physiology, fisheries, aquaculture, genetics,diseases and parasites, and public health issues. A fullunderstanding of many of these aspects is vital for all thoseworking in bivalve fisheries and culture. An essential purchase for anyone concerned with this importantclass of animals, copies of Bivalve Molluscs should be onthe shelves of biologists, ecologists, environmental scientists,fisheries scientists and personnel within the aquaculture industry.Copies of the book should be available in all libraries andresearch establishments where these subjects are studied ortaught. Elizabeth Gosling is based at the Galway-Mayo Instituteof Technology, Galway, Ireland.

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Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science Aquakultur, Fischereiwesen u. Fischforschung Biowissenschaften Ecology & Organismal Biology Fisch u. Fischfang Fish & Fisheries Life Sciences Ökologie u. Biologie der Organismen

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"Although written for undergraduates, its wealth ofinfomation, data and extensive reference list will be of value tograduate students, academics and aquaculturists, fisherieslaboratories and statutory bodies, and commercial aquaculturecompanies." CAB Abstracts, 2005. "The motivation to write this book came when the author realizedthat there was no single text covering all aspects of the biology,ecology and culture of bivalve molluscs, despite their economicimportance. This long-awaited volume is an admirable acheivement ofthe ambition to meet this need... a valuable addition to marinesciences libraries everywhere. The back cover of this book saysthat it is a landmark text that will stand for many years as thestandard work on this subject. I can only agree with thissentiment." Ian Laing, Aquaculture, 2004. "The book is a welcome addition to the literature andprovides the reader with a comprehensive overview of biological andenvironmental factors that affect and control both naturalpopulations of marine bivalves and culture operations. The bookwill prove to be a good text for undergraduates and it couldinspire some of them to undertake careers in the field of molluscanbiology." Neil Bourne, Aquaculture International, 2003. "I found this a most readable book that presents acomprehensive overview of commercially important bivalvemolluscs... Considerable skill has been shown in reviewing thisvast literature." National Shellfish Association Newsletter "This text provides a comprehensive and up-to-dateintoduction to the biology, ecology and culture of the bivalvemolluscs." Farmers Market Online "Extensively illustrated, the text is presented in a clear,concise, and easy-to-read style and includes up-to-date referencesand suggestions for further reading." Journal of theAmerican Water Resources Association "The book is very readable, in an easy style. It is wellillustrated and there is a wealth of data and statisticspresented." Liz Harper, Bulletin of The Malacological Society ofLondon "This large and comprehensive book is a must read, study ordigest for anyone involved with the growing or capture of molluscs.While written very much from a North Atlantic cool waterperspective, much of the information that the book contains will beof considerable universal value. A most important textbook."Fishing Boat World, April 2004
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