The evolution and benefits of nest association and other reproductive strategies in North American minnows (Cyprinidae)

With over 293 species, Cyprinidae (minnows) is the largest family of fishes in North America. Although a diverse group of obvious ecological importance, very little is known about the life histories of North American minnows, including reproductive behavior. In order to promote understanding of the evolution, behavior and ecology of minnows, a list of minnows for which reproductive behaviors are known was compiled. These behaviors were classified so that the evolution and adaptive advantages of the reproductive strategies could be considered by comparing them to a phylogenetic hypothesis based on morphology.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biology

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Johnston, Carol Eileen

Contributors dc:contributor

• Page, Lawrence M.

• Biology, Zoology
• Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1993 Johnston, Carol Eileen

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9314888
(UMI)AAI9314888

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22246