http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
xvii, 702 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, charts ; 25 cm.
This book deals with crayfish general biology, giving particular attention to crayfish status and conservation, genetic variation and physiological adaptation to the environment.
Preface / D.M. Holdich -- Part 1: General Biology -- Background and Functional Morphology / D.M. Holdich -- Phylogeny and Evolution / G. Scholtz -- Functional Anatomy / G. Vogt -- Growth and Reproduction / J.D. Reynolds -- Ecology / P. Nystrom -- Taxonomy and Conservation of Native Crayfish Stocks / C.A. Taylor -- Behavior / F. Gherardi -- Genetic Variation / J.W. Fetzner JR, K.A. Crandall -- Physiological Adaptation to Environment / B.R. McMahon -- Pathogens, Parasites and Commensals / L.H. Evans, B.F. Edgerton -- Immune Reactions / I. Soderhall, K. Soderhall -- Part 2: Crayfish of Commerical Importance -- Astacus / J. Skurdal, T. Taugbol -- Pacifistacus / S.D. Lewis -- Procambarus / J.V. Huner -- Oronectes / P. Hamr -- Cambarus / R.C. Guiasu -- Cherax / C. Lawrence, C. Jones -- Part 3: Conclusions -- Conclusions / D.M. Holdich.
Includes bibliographical references and index.