THE DIVERSITY OF FISHESThe third edition of The Diversity of Fishes is a major revision of the widely adopted ichthyology textbook, incorporating the latest advances in the biology of fishes and covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. Key information on the evolution of various fishes is also presented, providing expansive and conclusive coverage on all key topics pertaining to the field.To aid in reader comprehension, each chapter begins with a summary that provides a broad overview of the content of that chapter, which may be particularly useful for those using the text for a course who don't intend to address every chapter in detail. Detailed color photographs throughout the book demonstrate just some of the diversity and beauty of fishes that attract many to the field. A companion website provides related videos selected by the authors, instructor resources, and additional references and websites for further reading.Sample topics covered and learning resources included in The Diversity of Fishes are as follows:* How molecular genetics has transformed many aspects of ichthyology* The close relationship between structure and function, including adaptations to special environments* Many physical and behavioral adaptations reflecting the fact that many fishes are both predators and prey* Fish interactions with other species within fish assemblages and broader communities, plus their impacts on ecosystems* Global maps that more accurately represent the comparative sizes of oceans and land masses than maps used in prior editionsFor students, instructors, and individuals with an interest in ichthyology, The Diversity of Fishes is an all-in-one introductory resource to the field, presenting vast opportunities for learning, many additional resources to aid in information retention, and helpful recommendations on where to go to explore specific topics further.

Preface to the third editionPreface to the second editionPreface to the first editionPhylogenetic relationships among living and extinct fish groupsAbout the companion websitePart I - IntroductionChapter 1 - The Science of IchthyologyChapter 2 - Systematic ProceduresPart II - Form, Function, OntogenyChapter 3 - Structure and Function of the HeadChapter 4 - Structure and Function of the TrunkChapter 5 - Circulation, Gas Transport, Digestion, Metabolism, and EnergeticsChapter 6 - Nervous and Sensory SystemsChapter 7 - HomeostasisChapter 8 - Reproduction and Early Life HistoryChapter 9 - Juveniles, Age and, GrowthChapter 10 - Special Habitats and AdaptationsPart III - Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and EvolutionChapter 11 - "A History of Fishes"Chapter 12 - ChondrichthyesChapter 13 - Living Representatives of Primitive FishesChapter 14 - Teleosts IChapter 15 - Teleosts IIPart IV - Fish BehaviorChapter 16 - Fishes as Predators and PreyChapter 17 - Fishes as Social AnimalsChapter 18 - Cycles of Activity and BehaviorPart V - Fish Distribution, Ecology, and ConservationChapter 19 - ZoogeographyChapter 20 - Fish PopulationsChapter 21 - Communities, Ecosystems, and the Functional Role of FishesChapter 22 - ConservationIndex