02216cam a22003013u 4500 52341 UtSlPG 20260610134215.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 QL Brehm, Alfred Edmund, 1829-1884 Het Leven der Dieren. Deel 3. Afdeling 2. De Visschen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-15 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Het Leven der Dieren. Deel 3. Afdeling 2. De Visschen" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work is part of a larger series that explores the lives and anatomical structures of various animal species, with a specific focus on fish. The text delves into the classification, physiology, and diversity of fish, detailing their unique biological adaptations and ecological roles. The opening of the book introduces readers to the classification of fish as vertebrate animals that breathe exclusively through gills. It emphasizes the vast diversity in fish morphology, from elongated bodies akin to worms to flattened shapes resembling rays, showcasing their adaptability across various aquatic environments. The text outlines the structural features of fish anatomy, including their unique fin arrangements, skin types, and internal organs, setting the stage for a thorough discussion of their lifestyles, reproductive strategies, and ecological importance within both freshwater and marine habitats. It establishes a foundation for understanding the evolutionary significance and biological complexity of fish as an animal class. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52341 93175 93175