Black carp : biological synopsis and risk assessment of an introduced fish / Leo G. Nico, James D. Williams, and Howard L. Jelks.
| Author/creator | Nico, Leo G. |
| Other author | Williams, James D. (James David), 1941- |
| Other author | Jelks, Howard L., 1961- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Bethesda, Md. : American Fisheries Society, 2005. |
| Description | xx, 337 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | American Fisheries Society special publication, 0097-0638 ; 32 Special publication (American Fisheries Society) no. 32. ^A72034 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Methods -- Taxonomy, synonymy, and common names -- Description and distinguishing characteristics -- Native geographic distribution -- Biology and natural history -- Diet and gape size -- Associated diseases and parasites -- History of use and culture -- History and status of introduced populations outside the United States -- Introduction of black carp into the United States -- Digeneans : snail-borne parasites of concern to aquaculture -- Control of mollusks : use of black carp and alternatives -- Native mollusks and black carp -- Potential geographic range -- Risk assessment process -- Overview -- Appendix 1. Scientific and common names of fishes -- Appendix 2. Food consumed by black carp -- Appendix 3. Dimensions of bivalves of the midwestern United States -- Appendix 4. Water temperature data. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-316) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004113418 |
| ISBN | 1888569689 |
| ISBN | 9781888569681 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QL638.C94 N53 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |