Form and Function in Fishes

Form and Function in Fishes: Ecomorphological Perspectives delivers a brand-new collection of peer-reviewed chapters highlighting the interplay between ecology and morphology in a diverse array of fishes. Drawing upon the fields of comparative anatomy, functional morphology, paleontology, systematics, ecology, and animal behavior, this volume explores the astounding diversity of fishes that has arisen over more than 500 million years of vertebrate evolution.

Written by an international team of experts, Form and Function in Fishes: Ecomorphological Perspectives also documents technological and methodological advancements that have expanded our understanding of fishes and the ecological and evolutionary histories reflected by their morphology. This book presents a broad sampling of fishes, both extinct and extant, and facilitates the comparative study of fishes while illustrating fishes’ value as model organisms of broader ecomorphological concepts.

By providing real-world examples of the diversity and evolutionary significance of fishes’ ecomorphology, Form and Function in Fishes: Ecomorphological Perspectives serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students alike. Anyone seeking a more complete understanding of the nuances of ecomorphology and the amazing diversity of fishes will want to read this book.