A Jordan, David Starr 1851-1931 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1" by David Starr Jordan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores ichthyology, specifically focusing on the biology, anatomy, and various aspects of fish life. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of fishes both for technical students and nature enthusiasts. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the concept of fish, using the Long-eared Sunfish ("Lepomis megalotis") as a primary example. It describes the physical characteristics, such as body shape and gills, and explains how fish navigate their aquatic environment, including details of their breathing, feeding mechanisms, and reproductive habits. This introductory chapter sets the tone for a detailed exploration of fish biology while also engaging the reader with inviting descriptions of fish observation and interaction in natural settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-08-18 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Bryan Ness, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Zoology -- History Fishes Fishes -- Bibliography QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46614 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46614 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134053.0 46614