The Anatidae Family: Biology, Ecology, and Conservation
暫譯: 雁鴨科：生物學、生態學與保育
Arya, Ashish Kumar, Bachheti, Archana, Sethi, Vinaya Kumar
- 出版商: CRC
- 出版日期: 2026-11-03
- 售價: $5,550
- 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $5,272
- 語言: 英文
- 頁數: 338
- 裝訂: Hardcover - also called cloth, retail trade, or trade
- ISBN: 1041099959
- ISBN-13: 9781041099956
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商品描述
Comprising over 170 species, the Anatidae family is distributed worldwide and plays a vital role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems. Ecologically, Anatidae species contribute to nutrient cycling in wetlands. Their feeding behaviors help in controlling aquatic vegetation, preventing overgrowth and maintaining habitat balance for other organisms. Anatidae species also serve as bioindicators, reflecting the health of wetlands, rivers, and lakes. Their sensitivity to environmental changes, such as pollution or habitat destruction, offers insights into broader ecological challenges. The Anatidae family is now facing threats of their survival from habitat destruction, climate change, and overexploitation.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the family Anatidae. It explores their anatomy, physiology, ecological habitats, social behavior, foraging patterns, and migratory adaptations. The book also highlights advances in DNA barcoding and phylogenetic relationships, discusses the global status of Anatidae species, and examines their interactions with humans. Additionally, it addresses diseases affecting these waterbirds, major environmental threats, and contemporary conservation strategies aimed at ensuring the survival and sustainable management of Anatidae diversity worldwide.
It is a useful resource for academics, researchers, and students in zoology, ornithology, ecology, environmental science, and biology. It will also appeal to conservation practitioners, wildlife managers, policymakers, and nongovernmental organizations involved in wetland management, biodiversity conservation, and waterfowl protection initiatives.
Key Features:
- Explores the entire Anatidae family, including ducks, geese, and swans, detailing their biology, physiology, and distinguishing characteristics.
- Emphasizes modern conservation challenges and actionable strategies.
- Features case studies from different continents, and provides a broad understanding of how ecological and environmental factors affect Anatidae species.
- Includes high-quality illustrations, photographs, and diagrams that aid in understanding the anatomy, behaviors, and habitats of various species.
- Appeals to both academic audiences and general readers with an interest in wildlife.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
雁鴨科（Anatidae）包含超過170個物種，分布於全球各地，對維持水域生態系統的健康扮演重要角色。在生態方面，雁鴨科物種有助於濕地中的養分循環。牠們的覓食行為能協助控制水生植被，防止植物過度生長，並維持其他生物所需的棲地平衡。雁鴨科物種也可作為生物指標，反映濕地、河川與湖泊的健康狀況。牠們對污染或棲地破壞等環境變化相當敏感，因此能提供更廣泛生態挑戰的重要資訊。目前，雁鴨科正面臨棲地破壞、氣候變遷與過度利用等生存威脅。
本書全面介紹雁鴨科，探討其解剖構造、生理機能、生態棲地、社會行為、覓食模式與遷徙適應。本書也介紹 DNA 條碼技術（DNA barcoding）與親緣關係研究的最新進展，說明雁鴨科物種在全球的現況，並分析牠們與人類之間的互動。此外，本書亦探討影響這些水鳥的疾病、主要環境威脅，以及旨在確保全球雁鴨科多樣性存續與永續管理的當代保育策略。
本書適合動物學、鳥類學、生態學、環境科學與生物學領域的學者、研究人員及學生閱讀。對於從事濕地管理、生物多樣性保育與水禽保護工作的保育實務工作者、野生動物管理人員、政策制定者及非政府組織而言，本書同樣具有參考價值。
主要特色：
• 全面介紹雁鴨科，包括鴨、雁與天鵝，詳細說明其生物學、生理機能與辨識特徵。
• 強調現代保育所面臨的挑戰，以及可付諸實行的因應策略。
• 收錄來自不同大洲的案例研究，廣泛說明生態與環境因素如何影響雁鴨科物種。
• 透過高品質插圖、照片與圖表，協助讀者理解各物種的解剖構造、行為與棲地。
• 同時適合學術讀者，以及對野生動物感興趣的一般讀者。
作者簡介
Ashish Kumar Arya is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Environmental Science at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, India. His expertise includes avian biology, wetland ecology, wildlife, and biodiversity conservation, with a strong focus on diversity and conservation of water birds, as well as the breeding biology of birds.
Archana Bachheti is a Professor at Graphic Era University in Dehradun, India. With an extensive experience of close to 20 years, she has served in different capacities within academia in India and has also provided expertise internationally. Her teaching portfolio includes subjects like Ecology and Environment, Environmental Science, Freshwater Ecology, Disaster Management, and Bryophytes and Pteridophytes. Dr Archana's research interests cover a broad and interdisciplinary field of plant ecology. Her focus areas include eco restoration, green chemistry, especially the synthesis of nanomaterials, and exploring the medicinal properties of plants.
Vinaya Kumar Sethi is a Faculty at Environmental Science at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, India. His research area includes breeding behaviour and acoustic communication in birds as well as wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
Ashish Kumar Arya 是印度 Graphic Era Deemed to be University 環境科學系的資深研究員。他的專長包括鳥類生物學、濕地生態學、野生動物與生物多樣性保育，尤其著重於水鳥的多樣性與保育，以及鳥類的繁殖生物學。
Archana Bachheti 是印度德拉敦 Graphic Era University 的教授。她擁有近 20 年的豐富經驗，曾在印度學術界擔任不同職務，也曾在國際上提供專業服務。她教授的科目包括生態學與環境、環境科學、淡水生態學、災害管理，以及苔蘚植物與蕨類植物。Archana 博士的研究興趣涵蓋廣泛且具跨學科性的植物生態學領域，研究重點包括生態復育、綠色化學，尤其是奈米材料的合成，以及探索植物的藥用特性。
Vinaya Kumar Sethi 任職於印度 Uttarakhand Sanskrit University 環境科學系。他的研究領域包括鳥類的繁殖行為與聲學溝通，以及野生動物與生物多樣性保育。
