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The behavior and sensory biology of elasmobranch fishes: an anthology in memory of Donald Richard Nelson

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  1. Timothy C. Tricas
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  2. Samuel H. Gruber
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Part of the book series: Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes (DEBF, volume 20)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-6
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  2. Prelude to the anthology in memory of Donald Richard Nelson

    1. Prelude to the anthology in memory of Donald Richard Nelson

      • Timothy C. Tricas, Samuel H. Gruber
      Pages 7-12
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  4. Sensory biology and behavior

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 29-30
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    2. The acoustical biology of elasmobranchs

      • Arthur A. Myrberg Jr.
      Pages 31-46
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    3. Morphology of the mechanosensory lateral line system in elasmobranch fishes: ecological and behavioral considerations

      • Karen P. Maruska
      Pages 47-75
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    4. The neuroecology of the elasmobranch electrosensory world: why peripheral morphology shapes behavior

      • Timothy C. Tricas
      Pages 77-92
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    5. Comparative neurobiology of the elasmobranch cerebellum: theme and variations on a sensorimotor interface

      • John G. New
      Pages 93-108
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    6. Orientation and navigation in elasmobranchs: which way forward?

      • John C. Montgomery, Michael M. Walker
      Pages 109-116
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    7. Surfactants as chemical shark repellents: past, present, and future

      • Joseph A. Sisneros, Donald R. Nelson
      Pages 117-130
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    8. Advances in the study of feeding behaviors, mechanisms, and mechanics of sharks

      • Philip J. Motta, Cheryl D. Wilga
      Pages 131-156
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    9. A review of elasmobranch reproductive behavior with a case study on the nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum

      • Harold L. Pratt Jr., Jeffrey C. Carrier
      Pages 157-188
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  5. New techniques—tagging, telemetry and movements

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 189-190
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    2. Shark tagging: a review of conventional methods and studies

      • Nancy E. Kohler, Patricia A. Turner
      Pages 191-224
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    3. Review of elasmobranch behavioral studies using ultrasonic telemetry with special reference to the lemon shark, Negaprion brevirostris, around Bimini Islands, Bahamas

      • L. Fredrik Sundström, Samuel H. Gruber, Susi M. Clermont, João P. S. Correia, Jean R. C. de Marignac, John F. Morrissey et al.
      Pages 225-250
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    4. Thermal and bioenergetics of elasmobranchs: bridging the gap

      • Christopher G. Lowe, Kenneth J. Goldman
      Pages 251-266
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    5. Ultrasonic telemetry, tracking and automated monitoring technology for sharks

      • Frederick A. Voegeli, Malcolm J. Smale, Dale M. Webber, Yanko Andrade, Ronald K. O’Dor
      Pages 267-282
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    6. Archival tagging of school shark, Galeorhinus galeus, in Australia: initial results

      • Grant J. West, John D. Stevens
      Pages 283-298
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The elasmobranch fishes include the living sharks, skates and rays that are important members of nearly all marine ecosystems. Their large size, secretive behavior, and wide-ranging habits make them difficult to observe in the field or to maintain in captivity. Consequently, little is known about their natural behavior and how it is mediated by their sensory systems. This volume is dedicated to the scientific contributions and memory of Donald Nelson, a pioneer in the study of shark behavior, sensory biology, and remote instrumentation. The two opening papers review Don Nelson's unique scientific accomplishments and provide insight into his strong bias towards study of animals in the field. These are followed by 14 scientific papers on elasmobranch behavior, sensory biology, and current monitoring technologies. The papers on elasmobranch sensory biology and behavior address questions on hearing, the lateral line, electroreception, the brain, orientation behavior, chemical irritants, feeding, and reproduction. The latter section of the volume presents papers on conventional tagging techniques, ultrasonic telemetry, physiological telemetry, remote monitoring techniques, archival tagging and satellite tagging. The intent of this volume is to familiarize both new and established scientists with the sensory biology and behavior of sharks and rays, and to encourage further behavioral research on these animals in their natural environment.

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