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The physiology of tropical fishes /

The Physiology of Tropical Fishes is the 21st volume of the well-known Fish Physiology series and consists of 12 chapters. The purpose of the book is to consolidate and integrate what is known about tropical fishes (marine and freshwater species). The twelve chapters focus on the physiological adapt...

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Cote:Libro Electrónico
Autres auteurs: Val, Adalberto Lu�is, Almeida-Val, V. M. F. de (Vera M. F.), 1956-, Randall, David J., 1938-
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic, �2006.
Collection:Fish physiology ; v. 21.
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Table des matières:
  • Tropical Environment
  • Diversity of Tropical Fishes
  • The Growth of Tropical Fishes
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Feeding Plasticity and Nutritional Physiology in Tropical Fishes
  • The Cardiorespiratory System in Tropical Fishes: Structure, Function, and Control
  • Oxygen Transfer
  • Nitrogen Excretion And Defense Against Ammonia Toxicity
  • Ionoregulation in Tropical Fishes from Ion-Poor, Acidic Blackwaters
  • Metabolic and Physiological Adjustments to Low Oxygen and High Temperature in Fishes of the Amazon
  • Physiological Adaptations of Fishes to Tropical Intertidal Environments
  • Hypoxia Tolerance in Coral Reef Fishes.