Fish physiology. Volume 16, Deep-sea fishes /

The deep ocean is home to some of the most unusual of all fishes. This book is the first Fish Physiology volume devoted to these bizarre undersea creatures. Practically every organ system is affected by the constraints imposed by benthic pressure, the absence of light, and the relatively scarce supp...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Randall, David J., 1938-, Farrell, Anthony P., 1952-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York : Academic Press, 1997.
Series:Fish physiology ; 16.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The deep ocean is home to some of the most unusual of all fishes. This book is the first Fish Physiology volume devoted to these bizarre undersea creatures. Practically every organ system is affected by the constraints imposed by benthic pressure, the absence of light, and the relatively scarce supply of both food and mates. Deep Sea Fishes demonstrates how these fishes living in extremely harsh conditions metabolize, behave, and evolve.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 388 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:0123504406
9780123504401
1281713430
9781281713438
9786611713430
6611713433