书目名称 | Eels and Humans | 编辑 | Katsumi Tsukamoto,Mari Kuroki | 视频video | | 概述 | The first book to cover all aspects of eel-related sciences, i.e., cultural, social and natural sciences.Comparisons of eel-related topics among countries show the historical link between eels and hum | 丛书名称 | Humanity and the Sea | 图书封面 |  | 描述 | .This book explains much of what is known currently about freshwater eels, focusing on social and cultural aspects as well as science. A wealth of eel-related material is presented by scientists from around the world, including information on eel fishing, resources, distribution, aquaculture, economics, cuisine, environment and ecosystems, idioms, arts and crafts, tradition, legends, mythology, archaeology and even memorial services..Eels are important as food for humankind and are an interesting model for scientists studying animal migration and reproductive ecology. Their snake-like morphology differentiates them from most other fish, and their unpredictable behaviour that allows them to move over wet land and climb rocks adjacent to waterfalls attracts attention and evokes curiosity. Eels are therefore considered to be enigmatic creatures or metaphysical entities beyond human intelligence; indeed, they have been deified in parts of the world..In recent decades, however, with global populations of eels in sharp decline, some species face a real threat of extinction, and effective conservation strategies and measures are needed. Comparisons across these issues between various coun | 出版日期 | Book 2014 | 关键词 | Conservation; Cuisine; Eel; Fisheries; Legends; marine and freshwater sciences; Fish and Wildlife Biology | 版次 | 1 | doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54529-3 | isbn_softcover | 978-4-431-56337-2 | isbn_ebook | 978-4-431-54529-3Series ISSN 2213-607X Series E-ISSN 2213-6088 | issn_series | 2213-607X | copyright | Springer Japan 2014 |
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