Pike

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxii

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2. Taxonomy and distribution

   • E. J. Crossman

   Pages 1-11

3. Reproduction of pike: gametogenesis, gamete biology and early development

   • R. Billard

   Pages 13-43

4. Role of vegetation in the life cycle of pike

   • C. Bry

   Pages 45-67

5. Age, growth and environmental requirements of pike

   • J. M. Casselman

   Pages 69-101

6. Energetics

   • J. S. Diana

   Pages 103-124

7. Pike and some aspects of its dependence on vegetation

   • M. P. Grimm, M. Klinge

   Pages 125-156

8. Parasites, diseases and disorders

   • T. A. Dick, A. Choudhury

   Pages 157-199

9. Population dynamics, predation and role in the community

   • J. F. Craig

   Pages 201-217

10. Fisheries and economics

    • R. H. K. Mann

    Pages 219-241

11. Back Matter

    Pages 243-298

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Pike and related fish form an important part of aquatic ecosystems and are also commercially very valuable. This title provides full coverage of the biology, ecology and exploitation of this important group of fish and will be invaluable for fisheries scientists, fish biologists, aquatic scientists, ecologists and environmental scientists.

• biology
• development
• ecology
• ecosystem
• environment
• vegetation
• ecotoxicology

`With no hesitation I recommend this impressive book to anyone involved in or interested in the study of pike, or indeed of any other fish sympatric with this widely-distributed predator...the reader has a reference work which will hold its position for many years to come.'
Journal of Fish Biology
`Definitely a must for the professional scientist, the professional pike angler and any other keen devotee of the genus Esox.'
Biologist

• Whiteside, Dunscore, Dumfrieshire, Scotland

  John F. Craig

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