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Encyclopedia of fish physiology /

"Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology, Second Edition is a comprehensive, introductory-level reference work that aims to unite readers in the wonders of this discipline. Chapters highlight where physiological systems and processes are conserved across vertebrate groups, which supports the use of fis...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Alderman, Sarah L. (Editor), Gillis, Todd E. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Academic Press, [2024]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Fishes > Physiology > Encyclopedias.
Fishes > Physiology.
Poissons > Physiologie > Encyclopédies.
Poissons > Physiologie.
Peces > Fisiología > Enciclopedias
Peces > Fisiología
Fishes > Physiology
Electronic books.
Encyclopedias
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Volume 1. The nervous system and sensing of the environment
  • Endocrine and immune systems
  • Behavioural physiology
  • Reproduction and development
  • Gas exchange and ion homeostasis
  • Volume 2. Heart, vasculature, and blood
  • Energy homeostasis
  • Muscles and movement
  • Volume 3. Responses and adaptations to the environment
  • Physiological specializations of different fish groups
  • Biomechanics & bioinspired design
  • Applications of fish physiology.