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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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Block, Barbara A. (Barbara Ann), 1958- (Editor), Stevens, E. Donald (Ernest Donald) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego, Calif. ; London : Academic Press, ©2001.
Series:Fish physiology ; v. 19.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 468 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.