The Inland Fishes Of Mississippi

Author : Stephen T. Ross
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1578062462

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The Inland Fishes of Mississippi by Stephen T. Ross Pdf

The deluxe, comprehensive guide to the native species of Mississippi Download Plain Text version Where was the largest bass caught in Mississippi? What streams are sometimes home to the gulf sturgeon? How can an angler tell a grass pickerel from a walleye? In Inland Fishes of Mississippi, Stephen T. Ross answers these questions and many more. Mississippi waters are some of the richest inland fish habitats in the United States. In fact, only four states have more native fish than Mississippi's 204. Inland Fishes of Mississippi is for anglers and nature lovers who want to learn more about this thriving diversity. Introductory chapters present the history of the study of fish in Mississippi, the distribution patterns of species, important conservation issues, and valuable information on identifying fish by examining body shape and structure. Following these are illustrated keys to all the families of fish known to inhabit inland waters. Each key is a detailed guide to identifying the specific species within a family of fish. Keys include: color photographs of freshly collected examples meanings of scientific names for fish descriptions of color and physical changes maximum sizes of fish, including records for game fish precise maps of distribution vital information on habitat requirements, feeding, and behavior tips on where to catch a species status of conservation efforts For both the casual angler and the ichthyologist, Inland Fishes of Mississippi will prove a constant resource and an irreplaceable asset for identifying, observing, and catching the state's various species. Stephen T. Ross is professor of biological sciences and Curator of Fishes at the University of Southern Mississippi. The editor for ecology and ethology of Copeia, he has also published articles in numerous journals such as American Naturalist, Environmental Biology of Fishes, and Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.

Author : Stephen J. Walsh,Michael Rogers Meador
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fishes
ISBN : UCR:31210012733695

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Guidelines for Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Fish Taxonomic Data Collected as Part of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program by Stephen J. Walsh,Michael Rogers Meador Pdf

Author : Stephen T. Ross
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520249455

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Ecology of North American Freshwater Fishes by Stephen T. Ross Pdf

The North American freshwater fish fauna is the most diverse and thoroughly researched temperate fish fauna in the world. Ecology of North American Freshwater Fishes is the only textbook to provide advanced undergraduate and graduate students and researchers with an up-to-date and integrated view of the ecological and evolutionary concepts, principles, and processes involved in the formation and maintenance of this fauna. Ecology of North American Freshwater Fishes provides readers with a broad understanding of why specific species and assemblages occur in particular places. Additionally, the text explores how individuals and species interact with each other and with their environments, how such interactions have been altered by anthropogenic impacts, and the relative success of efforts to restore damaged ecosystems. This book is designed for use in courses related to aquatic and fish ecology, fish biology, ichthyology, and related advanced ecology and conservation courses, and is divided into five sections for ease of use. Chapter summaries, supplemental reading lists, online sources, extensive figures, and color photography are included to guide readers through the material and facilitate student learning. Part 1: Faunal origins, evolution, and diversity Presents a broad pictureÑboth spatially and temporallyÑof the derivation of the fauna, including global and regional geological and climatological processes and their effects on North American fishes. Part 2: Formation, maintenance, and persistence of local populations and assemblages Focuses on how local fish populations and assemblages are formed and how they persist, or not, through time. Part 3: Form and function Deals with the relationship of body form and life history patterns as they are related to ecological functions. Part 4: Interactions among individuals and species Discusses the numerous interactions among individuals and species through communication, competition, predation, mutualism, and facilitation. Part 5: Issues in conservation Focuses on several primary conservation issues such as flow alterations and the increasing biotic homogenization of faunas.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Hydrology
ISBN : UCAL:$C35548

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Water-resources Investigations Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ted Ownby,Charles Reagan Wilson,Ann J. Abadie,Odie Lindsey,James G. Thomas Jr.
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 1461 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781496811592

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The Mississippi Encyclopedia by Ted Ownby,Charles Reagan Wilson,Ann J. Abadie,Odie Lindsey,James G. Thomas Jr. Pdf

The perfect book for every Mississippian who cares about the state, this is a mammoth collaboration in which thirty subject editors suggested topics, over seven hundred scholars wrote entries, and countless individuals made suggestions. The volume will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about Mississippi and the people who call it home. The book will be especially helpful to students, teachers, and scholars researching, writing about, or otherwise discovering the state, past and present. The volume contains entries on every county, every governor, and numerous musicians, writers, artists, and activists. Each entry provides an authoritative but accessible introduction to the topic discussed. The Mississippi Encyclopedia also features long essays on agriculture, archaeology, the civil rights movement, the Civil War, drama, education, the environment, ethnicity, fiction, folklife, foodways, geography, industry and industrial workers, law, medicine, music, myths and representations, Native Americans, nonfiction, poetry, politics and government, the press, religion, social and economic history, sports, and visual art. It includes solid, clear information in a single volume, offering with clarity and scholarship a breadth of topics unavailable anywhere else. This book also includes many surprises readers can only find by browsing.

Author : Henry W. Robison,Thomas M. Buchanan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 995 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781682261033

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Fishes of Arkansas by Henry W. Robison,Thomas M. Buchanan Pdf

The second edition of Fishes of Arkansas, in development for more than a decade, is an extensive revision and expansion of the first edition, including reclassifications, taxonomic changes, and descriptions of more than thirty new species. An invaluable reference for anyone interested in the state's fish population--from professional ichthyologists, fisheries biologists, and managers of aquatic resources, to amateur naturalists and anglers--this new edition provides updated taxonomic keys as well as detailed descriptions, photographs, and line drawings to aid identification of the state's 241 fish species. There is also much information on the distribution and biology of each species, including descriptions of habitat, foods eaten, reproductive biology, and conservation status. This project and the preparation of this publication was funded in part by a grant from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Author : F. Richard Hauer,Gary Lamberti
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080547435

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Methods in Stream Ecology by F. Richard Hauer,Gary Lamberti Pdf

Methods in Stream Ecology, Second Edition, provides a complete series of field and laboratory protocols in stream ecology that are ideal for teaching or conducting research. This updated edition reflects recent advances in the technology associated with ecological assessment of streams, including remote sensing. In addition, the relationship between stream flow and alluviation has been added, and a new chapter on riparian zones is also included. The book features exercises in each chapter; detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students; and taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae. With a student-friendly price, this book is key for all students and researchers in stream and freshwater ecology, freshwater biology, marine ecology, and river ecology. This text is also supportive as a supplementary text for courses in watershed ecology/science, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and landscape ecology. Exercises in each chapter Detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students Taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae Link from Chapter 22: FISH COMMUNITY COMPOSITION to an interactive program for assessing and modeling fish numbers

Author : Rudolph John Miller,Henry W. Robison
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0806136103

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Fishes of Oklahoma by Rudolph John Miller,Henry W. Robison Pdf

Fishing is one of the most popular sports in Oklahoma, a state that boasts over 1,000 square miles of water. Now Fishes of Oklahoma, the only comprehensive handbook available for identifying fishes across the state of Oklahoma, is available to scientists and to anglers interested in knowing more about the fish they catch. Precise keys and clear black-and-white photos or drawings of every species allow for the ready identification of all Oklahoma fishes. Within each species account is a map showing where the fish can be found in the state, as well as information on its habitat and biology. Also included is a color section showcasing brilliant paintings by Rudolph J. Miller. Noteworthy features: • Common and scientific names • Black-and-white photos or drawings of each species • Detailed descriptions of each species • Distribution maps of each species • Habitat and biology information • Recent research on endangered species • Glossary of terms • Color paintings of many species

Author : Mason D. Bryant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Aquatic habitats
ISBN : UFL:31262087158225

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Past and Present Aquatic Habitats and Fish Populations of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta by Mason D. Bryant Pdf

The goal of this review and synthesis of the literature, published and unpublished, is to describe the major processes that shape and influence the aquatic habitats and fish communities in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta (YMD) and to outline a program of research. The YMD is influenced by the large geographic and temporal scales of the Mississippi River watershed. It extends over 41 percent of the contiguous United States. The Mississippi River has existed in its current location for more than 1.2 million years, and ancient fish species are still present in the watershed. About 9,500 years BP, the Mississippi River formed into a predominantly meandering channel from which most of the aquatic habitats in the YMD developed. Oxbows formed in the meander belts shape the topography of the YMD and are a fundamental part of the development of the aquatic habitat of the YMD. Seasonal floods are keystone events in the YMD, but the process is altered substantially from its previous natural state. Levees, flood control structures, land use practices, and loss of large wood in river channels have modified natural processes throughout most of the YMD. However, most of the larger fish species present during aboriginal occupation of the YMD are still present. Given the large-scale loss of habitat throughout the YMD and the deterioration of water quality, the abundance and diversity of fish likely have declined. In the past few years, management of aquatic habitats in the YMD has centered on mitigating and preventing some of the adverse effects of anthropogenic disturbance. A program of "naturalization" to move aquatic ecosystem processes closer to natural conditions is possible within the context of socioeconomic constraints. The research approach proposed in this paper provides a model to develop an understanding of the fish and aquatic habitat that can contribute to a sustainable restoration program.

Author : Chad Thomas,Timothy Hallman Bonner,Bobby G. Whiteside
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781603444941

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Freshwater Fishes of Texas by Chad Thomas,Timothy Hallman Bonner,Bobby G. Whiteside Pdf

Containing habitat information, physical descriptions, photographs, and range maps for more than 150 species of freshwater fishes that can be found in Texas, this field guide is an indispensable reference and research tool for ichthyologists, professional fisheries biologists, amateur naturalists, and anglers alike.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030843353

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Bude Ranger District, Homochitto National Forest (N.F.); Porter Creek Recreation and Lake Complex, Franklin County by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steven Cooke,David P. Philipp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1444316044

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Centrarchid Fishes by Steven Cooke,David P. Philipp Pdf

Centrarchid fishes, also known as freshwater sunfishes, include such prominent species as the Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Bluegill. They are endemic to Eastern North America where they form part of a multi-million dollar sports fishing industry, but they have also been widely introduced around the globe by recreational anglers, in aquaculture programs and by government fisheries agencies. Centrarchid Fishes provides comprehensive coverage of all major aspects of this ecologically and commercially important group of fishes. Coverage includes diversity, ecomorphology, phylogeny and genetics, hybridization, reproduction, early life history and recruitment, feeding and growth, ecology, migrations, bioenergetics, physiology, diseases, aquaculture, fisheries management and conservation. Chapters have been written by well-known and respected scientists and the whole has been drawn together by Professors Cooke and Philipp, themselves extremely well respected in the area of fisheries management and conservation. Centrarchid Fishes is an essential purchase for all fish biologists, ecologists, fisheries managers and fish farm personnel who work with centrarchid species across the globe.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251046948

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Dams, Fish and Fisheries by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The importance of free longitudinal passage of river fauna is stressed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030844294

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Homochitto National Forest (N.F.), Porter Creek Recreational Lake and Complex by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Ecological assessment (Biology)
ISBN : UOM:39015060919001

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General Technical Report NC. by Anonim Pdf