Fish physiology. Volume 15, Fish immune system: organism, pathogen, and environment /

This book comprehensively reviews the immunology of fish--their health, interactions between them and their pathogens, and the impact of both endogenous and environmental changes on these interactions. Leading authorities provide an essential foundation for the understanding of fish immunology and f...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Iwama, G. K. (George K.), Nakanishi, Teruyuki
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York : Academic Press, 1996.
Series:Fish physiology ; 15.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book comprehensively reviews the immunology of fish--their health, interactions between them and their pathogens, and the impact of both endogenous and environmental changes on these interactions. Leading authorities provide an essential foundation for the understanding of fish immunology and fish health. As fish are increasingly used as model systems for vertebrate immune systems, The Fish Immune System will be a crucial reference. Key Features * The only comprehensive, single-volume reference on the fish immune system * Contributions from an international team of experts * Useful to researchers interested in fish health as well as professionals managing fish hatcheries, aquariums, and other facilities that must maintain healthy fish.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 380 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:0123504392
9780123504395
1281713422
9781281713421
9786611713423
6611713425
0080585396
9780080585390