David Alderton – Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
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Автор: David Alderton
Название книги: Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Животные
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book
Starting with a blank sheet of paper creates both challenges and possibilities, and planning this
book proved no exception! The greatest headache when embarking on such a venture is choosing
which species to include. Our selection is based on international trade data collated by the Pet
Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) of the United States.This novel approach should ensure
comprehensive coverage of the species most commonly sold by aquarium stores, while also
allowing for the inclusion of some of the more unusual species that occasionally become available.
Having selected the fish, invertebrates, and plants, the next problem was to decide what to call
them.This may seem a rather bizarre statement, but a single species may have eight or more
scientific names, each of which has its own supporters, and a similar number of common names.
As a result, we have incorporated a wide range of alternative names—both scientific and common—
into the name index at the back of the encyclopedia. I hope that this index will form a useful
reference resource in its own right, and help to overcome the confusion caused by the widespread
use of different names to describe the same species in books, in magazines, and on the Internet.
Another unique feature of this encyclopedia, achieved with the help of Max Gibbs’s superb
photography, is the behavioral studies that run through the directory sections. Understanding more
about the lifestyles of fish will not only give you greater confidence as an aquarist, but also help
you to get the most out of this fascinating, rewarding, and immensely enjoyable hobby.
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