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Fish are an important part of a region's biological diversity and a human resource throughout the world. They are valuable for food and/or as a sporting asset. The human interest in fish has inevitably led to the widespread practice of introducing various species to waters outside their normal range. This unique book describes when, where, why, how, and by whom the alien inland fishes now living in a wild state throughout the world were introduced. It also exploreshow they subsequently became naturalized and what, if any, effects they have had in their new environment.
Includes a comprehensive index useful for cross-referencingExplains the multiplicity of technical terms in a complete glossaryProvides country listings with naturalized fish speciesExplores the benefits and drawbacks of species displacement in their new ecosystems
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Christopher Lever has had a lifelong interest in natural history, and first began to specialize in the study of naturalized animals nearly 40 years ago. He has written books and numerous articles and papers, as well as broadcasting on radio and television.An ardent conservationist, he is chairman, council member or trustee of many nature conservation organizations and, appropriately, is a member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) Species Survival Commission's Re-introduction Specialist Group.
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THE NATURALIZED FISHES OF THE WORLD. By Christopher Lever.
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Academic Press. San Diego & London. 1996, 1996
ISBN 10: 0124447457
ISBN 13: 9780124447455
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1996). ND [1996] 1st edition. 4to. Ppxxiv,408. B/w illustrations by Martin Camm, extensive bibliography. Very good in dust-wrapper. Alwyne Wheeler's copy *. "This book describes where, when, how and by whom the alien inland fishes now living in a wild state throughout the world were introduced, how they subsequently became naturalized and what, if any, effects they have had in their new environment". Feral fish occur all over the world, having their origin in sporting and ornamental introductions, fish farm escapees and attempts at biological control of various pests. Detailed examination of this important ecological phenomenon by a leading authority on species introduction, and author of The Naturalized Animals of the British Isles, and other works on introduced mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. * This copy is inscribed on the half-title by the author, to the noted ichthyologist Alwyne Wheeler. Wheeler's bookplate is on the front end-paper and two notes from the author to Wheeler, thanking him for his assistance, are laid in. . Seller Inventory # 18390
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