Faunal Studies of Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir, Karnataka w.s.r. to Zooplankton, Aquatic Insects and Fishes

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR D.V. Rao

Dr. D.V. Rao had his early education in his native town, Rajahmundry of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.  He received his M.Sc. Degree in Zoology (Marine Biology) and Ph.D. for studies on Reef Fishes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.  Dr. Rao is Scientist in the Andaman and Nicobar Regional Station of Zoological Survey of India at Port Blair.  He is also a PADI Scuba Diver.  During the posting at Port Blair, he extensively surveyed Andaman and Nicobar Islands including many remote and uninhabited islands and studied mainly the reef associated fauna, particularly fish and soft corals.  In addition to several research publications to his credit, Dr. Rao authored three books: Ichthyofauna of Bay Islands, Poisonous and Venomous Fishes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Soft Corals of Andaman Islands.  The present Guide to Reef Fishes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, like the earlier works, is the outcome of dedicated and sincere efforts during field studies for more than a decade in these islands.  This is the first comprehensive publication on Indian Reef Fish Biodiversity dealing with more than 700 spectacular and colourful denizens.  The book is designed to serve as a valuable field guide to amateurs, ichthyologists, reef-watchers, conservators etc.

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Title
Faunal Studies of Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir, Karnataka w.s.r. to Zooplankton, Aquatic Insects and Fishes
Wetland Ecosystem Series
Author
Edition
1st. ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9788181714282
Length
82p., xvi Pages of Plates; Illustrations Black and White and Colour; Maps Black and White.
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