{"product_id":"9781119045236","title":"Marine Bivalve Molluscs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarine Bivalve Molluscs\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and thoroughly updated second edition of \u003ci\u003eBivalve Molluscs\u003c\/i\u003e, covering all major aspects of this important class of invertebrates. As well as being an important class biologically and ecologically, many of the bivalves are fished and cultured commercially (e.g. mussels, oysters, scallops and clams) in a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Elizabeth Gosling has written a landmark book that will stand for many years as the standard work on the subject. Chapters in \u003ci\u003eMarine Bivalve Molluscs\u003c\/i\u003e cover morphology, ecology, feeding, reproduction, settlement and recruitment, growth, physiology, fisheries, aquaculture, genetics, diseases and parasites, and public health issues. A full understanding of many of these aspects is vital for all those working in bivalve fisheries and culture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An essential purchase for anyone concerned with this important class of animals, copies of \u003ci\u003eMarine Bivalve Molluscs\u003c\/i\u003e should be on the shelves of biologists, ecologists, environmental scientists, fisheries scientists and personnel within the aquaculture industry. Copies of the book should be available in all libraries and research establishments where these subjects are studied or taught.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reviews of the First Edition\u003cbr\u003e • An admirable achievement... a valuable addition to marine sciences libraries everywhere. The back cover of this book says that it is a landmark text that will stand for many years as the standard work on this subject. I can only agree with this sentiment. \u003ci\u003eAquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • A welcome addition to the literature and provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of biological and environmental factors that affect and control both natural populations of marine bivalves and culture operations. \u003ci\u003eAquaculture International\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • The author has done an admirable job in compiling a wealth of information into a readable text. \u003ci\u003eTransactions of the American Fisheries Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Will serve well as a description of much of both the experimental biology and the aquaculture of bivalves. \u003ci\u003eJournal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Provides excellent reviews of all major aspects…an extremely important reference for anyone engaged in bivalve research, fisheries management, and aquaculture. \u003ci\u003eQuarterly Review of Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • The book is very readable, in an easy style. It is well illustrated and there is a wealth of data and statistics presented. \u003ci\u003eBulletin of The Malacological Society of London\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118437089520,"sku":"9781119045236","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119045236_p0.jpg?v=1769890412","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119045236","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}