The Eel

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A strong demand for an English version of the third German Editionof this extremely important book paved the way for this excellentnew translation, which contains much new information from over 500publications, not covered by the previous English languageedition. The Eel is the standard work on the species with chaptersin the book covering body structure and functions, developmentalstages and distribution of the eel species, post-larval ecology andbehaviour, harvest and environmental relationships, fishingmethods, eel culture, diseases, parasites and bodily damage, theworld trade in eels and eel processing. Contributions are includedfrom several world authorities including new information concerninggenetic diversity in eel populations and the consequences for theirmanagement. Written by Friedrich-Wilhelm Tesch, one of the foremost worldauthorities on eels and carefully edited by Professor Thorpe, wellknown for his work in fish biology, writing and editing, TheEel is an essential purchase for all those working with thespecies, including fish biologists, physiologists and ecologists,aquatic and environmental scientists, fisheries managers and fishfarm personnel. Copies of this landmark publication should beavailable in the libraries of all research establishments anduniversities where these subjects are studied or taught. The Fisheries Society of the British Isles provided generousfinancial support enabling the translation and publication of thisbook. Written by F-W Tesch; Translated from the German Editionby R. J. White; Edited by J. E. Thorpe

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Frederich W. Tesch

Themen in »The Eel«

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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"This is a new translation of an extremely important book. The Eelis the standard work on the genus...It is essential reading and areference for scientists and aquaculturists, eel fishermen, anglingclubs and river managers...A fascinating book, even for a layperson, it answers so many questions that one has about this'slippery creature'." Sherkin Comment, Environmental Quarterly of Sherkin IslandMarine Station, 2004 "This English translation of the third German edition containsnew infomation from over 500 published papers." CAB Abstracts, 2005 "In the comprehensive third edition of this text and the firstEnglish translation, Friefrich Texch covers the biology, ecology,breeding, and commercial significance of the eel. This revised andupdated text includes findings from more than 500 new scientificpublications." Journal of the American Water Resources Association
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