Biology, Ecology and Culture of Grey Mullets (Mugilidae)

About this book

Mullets (grey mullets) are a family (Mugilidae) and order of ray-finned fish found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. There are approximately 80 species of mullet; these fish have been considered an important food source in Mediterranean Europe since Roman times. Biology, Ecology and Culture of Grey Mullets (Mugilidae) provides a long overdue update on the biology and ecology of mullets and features comprehensive coverage of the key features of the Mugilidae family, such as recent DNA evidence and morphological data that challenge the traditional taxonomy.

Contents

Biology and Ecology
- Taxonomy of Grey Mullets
- Biogeography and Distribution
- Morphology: Structure and Function
- Reproduction and Larval Development
- Nutrition and Feeding
- Fry and Fingerlings Biology and Ecology
- Age and Growth
- Adaptation to Salinity and Osmoregulation
- Ecological Role of Grey Mullets in Coastal Lagoons and Estuaries
- Diseases and Parasites
- Genetics

Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Current State of Grey Mullet Fisheries and Culture
- Capture Methods
- Culture Methods/Production Systems
- Induced Spawning and Artificial Propagation
- Mullets in Marine Stock Enhancement
- Case Studies: Grey Mullet Fisheries and Culture in Taiwan
- Case Studies: Grey Mullet Culture in Egypt
- Case Studies: Grey Mullet Culture in the North Mediterranean
- The MUGIL Project

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