Riley and Rose in the Picture by Susanna Gretz

Riley and Rose in the Picture by Susanna Gretz

Beach-spawning fishes from exotic locations on most continents of the world provide spectacular examples of extreme adaptations during the most vulnerable life cycle stages. The beauty, intriguing biology, and importance of these charismatic fishes at the interface of marine and terrestrial ecosystems have inspired numerous scientific studies. Adaptations of behavior, physiology, development, and ecology are gathered together for the first time in this book.Beach-Spawning Fishes: Reproduction in an Endangered Ecosystem is a comprehensive guide to beach spawning, a charismatic animal behavior that is seen in a surprising number of teleost species. This unexpected form of reproduction provides a window into the ecology of coastal areas, the behaviors and physiology necessary for fishes and their eggs to adapt to terrestrial conditions, and the threats and challenges for conservation and management. Beach-spawning species include important forage fishes such as the capelin, exotic fishes such as the fugu puffer, and the spectacular midnight runs of the California grunion.

Susanna Gretz was born in New York City and studied English and American literature at Smith College. She has written and illustrated more than thirty children's books, including the popular RABBIT FOOD, which SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL called an entertaining twist on the fussy eater theme and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY praised for its zippy delivery. Susanna Gretz enjoys trips to the flea market, bike riding, and beachcombing. She lives in London.

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ISBN 13	9780763626815
ISBN 10	0763626813
Title	Riley and Rose in the Picture
Author	Susanna Gretz
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Candlewick Press (MA)
Year published	2005-06-14
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.