Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives (CARRIER, MUSICK, HEITHAUS)

Marine Biology

Praise for the First Edition

"... far more than just another book about the biology of the Class Chondrichthyes (sharks, rays, and chimeras). It is the scope of this book that distinguishes it. ... generally thorough and well-referenced ... a solid contribution ... far more than the sum of its parts. ... an important reference ...” —Jeffrey B. Graham, The Journal of Experimental Biology

"... a benchmark publication, offering a well-rounded picture of the current status of chondrichthyan research ... The in-depth but educational nature of many of the papers makes for excellent teaching material that, coupled with the presentation of original research, renders this volume a noteworthy addition to the chondrichthyan literature.” — Marcelo R. de Carvalho, Quarterly Review of Biology

“The editors have done a superb job of melding the efforts of nearly 40 contributors into a cohesive volume that covers virtually all aspects of elasmobranch biology ... subject and animal indexes simplify tracking down specific information, and the extensive, up-to-date reference lists are an invaluable resource ... will be the key reference on sharks and their relatives for years to come. Summing Up: Essential.” — G. C. Jensen, CHOICE

New in the Second Edition

• A new chapter on the phylogeny of recent elasmobranchs using emergent molecular techniques to reconstruct classical lineages and presents revisions to the taxonomy of the Chondrichthyes

• Updated treatment of reproduction with an examination of the latest molecular techniques and approaches

• Expanded chapter on genetics to include data on natal homing grounds, philopatry, sex-based dispersal, and other, as yet unpublished, applications of forensic genetics

• A new chapter on emerging techniques that link elasmobranch behavior, physiology, and ecology

• Every chapter revised to cover recent advances in all aspects of elasmobranch biology with extensive, revised, contemporary citations from the scientific literature

• A sixteen page color insert