Outline #2 The Great Barracuda

This topic submitted by David Britt ( brittdj@muohio.edu) at 3:03 PM on 6/5/08.

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Abstract: I will be discussing an in depth background and description of the Great Barracuda, Sphyreana barracuda, and question the threat they pose toward humans. This includes through attcks and also through ciguatera poisoning.

Introduction

Habitat

Physical Characteristics

Reproduction


Hunting and Behavior

Dangerous to Humans?

Ciguatera Poisoning

Conclusion


References:

"Exploring the Myth of Crazy 'Cudas... the "Tigers of the Sea"" Dive News. 21 Jan. 2006. 12 May 2008 .

Fuller, Brianne. "Sphyraena Barracuda." Animal Diversity Web. 1995. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. 12 May 2008 .

Porter, Heather T., and Phillip J. Motta. "A Comparison of Strike and Prey Capture Kinematics of Three Species of Piscivorous Fishes: Florida Gar (Lepisosteus Platyrhincus), Redfin Needlefish (Strongylura Notata), and Great Barracuda (Sphyraena Barracuda)." Marine Biology 145 (2004): 989-1000. 25 Apr. 2008.

Wilson, S. K., D. T. Wilson, C. Lamont, and M. Evans. "Identifying Individual Great Barracuda Sphyraena Barracuda Using Natural Body Marks." Journal of Fish Biology 69 (2006): 928-932. 25 Apr. 2008.

Grubich, Justin R., Aaron N. Rice, and Mark W. Westneat. "Functional Morphology of Bite Mechanics in the Great Barracuda (Sphyraena Barracuda)." Zoology 111 (2007): 16-29. 25 Apr. 2008.
Paterson, Shane E. "The Great Barracuda." Dances with 'Cudas. 2003. University of Georgia. 30 Apr. 2008 .

Certain Fish From Tropical Locales Could Harbor a Dangerous Toxin. 2008. Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. 1 June 2008 .


Bester, Cathleen. "Great Barracuda." Ichthyology. 2008. Florida Museum of Natural History. 1 June 2008 .

"Shark Attacks Down in 2005 But Up Over Long Term." Ichthyology. 21 Feb. 2006. Florida Museum of Natural History. 1 June 2008 .


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