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Tuna : physiology, ecology, and evolution /

This book is a multidisciplinary volume that overviews the most recent literature covering the physiology, biomechanics, evolution, and ecology of tunas. It examines critical areas of molecular and organismal physiology, phylogeny, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Recently developed techniques for...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Block, Barbara A. (Barbara Ann), 1958- (Editor ), Stevens, E. Donald (Ernest Donald) (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Diego, Calif. ; London : Academic Press, �2001.
Colección:Fish physiology ; v. 19.
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Sumario:This book is a multidisciplinary volume that overviews the most recent literature covering the physiology, biomechanics, evolution, and ecology of tunas. It examines critical areas of molecular and organismal physiology, phylogeny, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Recently developed techniques for electronic tagging of fish are presented. The book covers all aspects of tuna biology, from metabolism and cardiovascular research to reproductive biology. * Contains a comprehensive review of tuna biology * Provides a synthesis of archival and pop-up satellite tag technology in tunas * Covers the phylogenetics of modern tunas * Includes color plates on morphology, physiology, ecology, and oceanography.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 468 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.