02349cam a22003373u 4500 72060 UtSlPG 20260610134651.0 m cr n 260607r20231880utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 43048163 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Günther, Albert C. L. G. (Albert Carl Ludwig Gotthilf), 1830-1914 An introduction to the study of fishes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-07 Peter Becker, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Introduction to the Study of Fishes" by Albert C. L. G. Günther is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide to ichthyology, presenting key insights into the structure, classification, and life-history of fishes. It aims to cater to students and general zoologists, offering essential information for those observing fishes in their natural habitats. At the start of the book, the author outlines its scope, emphasizing the need for a concise account of the foundational facts of ichthyology. Günther mentions that previous resources were limited and discusses the importance of categorizing fishes through various attributes and characteristics. He introduces the concept of ichthyology and the book’s structure, which includes extensive discussions on the historical contributions to the field, starting from ancient scholars such as Aristotle and extending to more recent developments. The opening sets the stage for a detailed examination of the field of ichthyology, highlighting both the complexity and diversity of fish species. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1880 Fishes Ichthyology https://archive.org/details/introductiontost00gnthe https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72060 112786 112786