This book provides the first synthesis of quantitative information on brown trout ecology. By comparing the brown trout to closely related species such as the Atlantic salmon, the Pacific salmon, and the rainbow trout, the author illuminates key issues regarding animal ecology in general. Topics include the global success of the brown trout, long-term case studies of the dynamics of one brown trout population, ecological differences between brown trout populations, natural selection and genetic differences between brown trout, and the mechanisms responsible for population regulation in juvenile trout. The book ends with conclusions that can be drawn about brown trout ecology, a discussion of how those conclusions can aid in conservation and management, and an effort to identify areas in need of further research. The book emphasizes the development, testing, and use of realistic mathematical models that have proven so effective in the preservation of valuable species. Students and professional ecologists, fish biologists, and fisheries managers will welcome this incisive resource.

Quantitative Ecology and the Brown Trout (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)

Literature & Fiction

Elliott, J. M.

British & Irish

Oxford University Press

This book provides, for the first time, a synthesis of quantitative information on the ecology of the brown trout, including seatrout, and comparisons with closely related species such as Atlantic salmon, Pacific salmon, and rainbow trout. Much of this work, especially the case studies, is relevant to general problems in quantitative animal ecology as well as to fisheries management. One theme emphasized throughout is the development, testing, and use of realistic mathematical models as important tools for consecration and management of fish and other animals. The first eight chapters deal with: the global success of the polytypic brown trout; growth and energetics; natural selection and genetic differences between individuals and populations; population dynamics of both adults and juveniles; and detailed case studies of one sea-trout population in the English Lake District. The ninth chapter highlights the main conclusions that can be drawn from the earlier chapters and identifies remaining major gaps in knowledge. This volume will be of interest to all students of population ecology and fish biology, and especially to biologists engaged in managing fisheries. Few books illustrate so well the value of long-term studies in ecology.

HIM (The Restoration Series)

Romance

Contemporary

Author J. M. Elliott

Some methods for the statistical analysis of samples of benthic invertebrates, (Freshwater Biological Association. Scientific publication)

Freshwater Biological Association

The Arizona desert dust swirled around Desirae Dufrain, while the sweltering heat masked the deceit she faced at the ranch where she was raised. It began when Desirae was forced to attend college in Oregon. For the past five years, she had vowed to seek revenge and claim the ranch as her own. No one could stop her. Desirae discovers the ranch has been secretly sold. In a psychotic rage, she plots to kill all of her family members. Then, she becomes the prime suspect in the death of a friend, as well as her mother thirteen years earlier. Despite the eminent possibility of arrest, she prepares for her escape after she delivers the final solution.

A Plan for Murder

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Black Rose Writing

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