Biology and Ecology of Toxic Pufferfish Contributor(s): Santhanam, Ramasamy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1771884398 ISBN-13: 9781771884396 Publisher: Apple Academic Press OUR PRICE: $156.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Pain Management - Medical | Toxicology - Science | Life Sciences - Marine Biology |
Dewey: 597.64 |
LCCN: 2017952487 |
Series: Biology and Ecology of Marine Life |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.85 lbs) 434 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This is the first comprehensive book on the biology and ecology of pufferfish, also known as blowfish, swellfish, and globefish. Covering 197 species of pufferfish recorded so far from the marine, brackish, and freshwater ecosystems of the world, this important volume expounds on the toxins and associated poisonings of pufferfish. Importantly, the volume also explores the many uses of pufferfish, such as in aquariums, for their nutritional and culinary value, and for their emerging uses in the treatment of pain. Topics covered include:
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