Aspects of Deep Sea BiologyPhilosophical Library, 1954 - 380 pagine |
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Pagina 241
... prey through the vibrations these create plays a sub- sidiary part in their lives . But , as will be seen later , the fishes of the first few groups probably lure their prey with luminous baits . Some even have luminescent organs inside ...
... prey through the vibrations these create plays a sub- sidiary part in their lives . But , as will be seen later , the fishes of the first few groups probably lure their prey with luminous baits . Some even have luminescent organs inside ...
Pagina 270
... prey . There is an extraordinary angling device in some ceratioids . The basal bone , to which the rod is attached , is extremely movable and lies in a groove running along the head and back of the fish , to protrude backward ( when the ...
... prey . There is an extraordinary angling device in some ceratioids . The basal bone , to which the rod is attached , is extremely movable and lies in a groove running along the head and back of the fish , to protrude backward ( when the ...
Pagina 271
... prey there seems reason for the fishes with luminous barbels doing much the same . Moreover , the barbels may not only attract prey but seem to be provided with sensory means for detecting its approach . Beebe and Cranes have written ...
... prey there seems reason for the fishes with luminous barbels doing much the same . Moreover , the barbels may not only attract prey but seem to be provided with sensory means for detecting its approach . Beebe and Cranes have written ...
Sommario
Preface Page | 11 |
The growth of deep sea biology | 13 |
Means of exploring the ocean | 29 |
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