Advances in marine biology. Volume 27, The biology of the penaedae /

This authoritative review will be valuable reference for marine biologists, ecologists, and taxonomists. It is also an essential handbook for the penaeid fisheries biologist or aquaculturist and is a prerequisite for the rational exploitation and cultivation of penaeids. Although penaeids are a larg...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Dall, W., Hill, B. J., Rothlisberg, P. C., Sharples, D. J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Academic Press, 1991.
Colección:Advances in marine biology ; 27.
Temas:
Marine biology.
Penaeidae.
Marine Biology
Penaeidae
Biologie marine.
P�en�eid�es.
marine biology.
Marine biology
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 27; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Morphology; I. External Morphology and Appendages; II. Integument; III. Muscular System.; IV. Digestive System; V. Circulatory System; VI. Respiratory System; VII. Antennal Glands; VIII. Nervous System; IX. Endocrine System; X. Reproductive System; XI. Larval Stages; Chapter 3. Taxonomy; I. Introduction; II. Taxonomy of Adults; III. Taxonomy of Larvae, Postlarvae and Juveniles; Chapter 4. Zoogeography and Evolution; I. Introduction; II. Indo-West Pacific Region
  • III. Eastern PacificIV. Western Atlantic; V. Eastern Atlantic; VI . Distribution of Species by Region and Sub-region; VII. Penaeid Zoogeography, the Fossil Record and Paleogeography; Chapter 5. Physiology; I. Digestion and Assimilation; II. Nutrition; III. Blood Composition and Transport; IV. Metabolism; V. Neural Integration; VI . The Endocrine System; VII. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation; Chapter 6. Moulting and Growth; I. Moulting; II. Growth; Chapter 7. Reproduction; I. Morphology; II. Gametogenesis; III. Fecundity; IV. Mating Behaviour; V. Spawning; VI . Fertilization; VII. Embryology
  • Chapter 8. Life HistoriesI. Life Cycle Types; II. Seasonal Life-History Dynamics; III. Migrations; Chapter 9. Food and Feeding; I. Food; II. Feeding Behaviour; III. Variation in Diet; Chapter 10. Behavioural Responses to the Environment; I. Burying, Emergence and Activity; II. Light; III. Tides, Current and Water Depth; IV. Substratum; V.Temperature; VI.Salinity; VII.Oxygen; VIII.Endogenous rhythms; Chapter 11. Predation on penaeids; I. Penaeids as Prey; II. Predators of Penaeids; III. Defence Against Predators; Chapter 12. Parasites; I. Viruses; II. Bacteria; III. Fungi; IV. Protozoa
  • V. PlatyhelminthesVI. Nematoda; VII. Crustacea; VIII. Behavioural Changes Induced by Parasites; IX. Parasites as Biological Markers; References; Taxonomic Index; Subject Index; Cumulative Index of Titles; Cumulative Index of Authors

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