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The Diversity of Fishes
Classification, Anatomy and Morphology

Fishes were the first creatures with brains and bony jaws. But their incredible diversity — fishes make up half of all vertebrate species alive today, and live everywhere from mountain steams to ocean depths — makes it easier to determine what's not a fish. This seminar explores this paradox by demonstrating how Ichthyologists pursue the evidence through the study of evolution, diversity ecosystems, and biogeography.

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Course Textbook
The Science Times Book of Fish
by Nicholas Wade, ed.
Paperback: 231 pages
Publisher: Lyons Press (September 1997)
ISBN: 1558216049
Online Bookseller: Amazon

Authoring Scientists
These scientists were involved in creating the materials used in this course. They may or may not be involved in the online discussions during the course.
Dr. Melanie Stiassny

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Dr. Adriana Aquino

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