Biology and Physiology of Freshwater Neotropical Fish

Provides the latest research and information on neotropical fish species

Bernardo Baldisserotto (Edited by), Elisabeth Criscuolo Urbinati (Edited by), J.E.P. Cyrino (Edited by)

9780128158722, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 8 November 2019

358 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.93 kg

Biology and Physiology of Freshwater Neotropical Fish is the all-inclusive guide to fish species prevalent in the neotropical realm. It provides the most updated systematics, classification, anatomical, behavioral, genetic, and functioning systems information on freshwater neotropical fish species. This book begins by analyzing the differences in phylogeny, anatomy, and behaviour of neotropical fish. Systems such as cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, reproductive, muscular, and endocrine are described in detail. This book also looks at the effects of stress on fish immune systems, and how color and pigmentation play into physiology and species differentiation.

1. Phylogeny and Classification of Neotropical Fish
2. Anatomy of Teleosts and Elasmobranchs
3. The Genetic Bases of Physiological Processes in Fishes
4. Behavior and Welfare
5. Stress and Immune Systems in Fish
6. Evolution and Physiology of Electroreceptors and Electric Organs in Neotropical Fish
7. Color and Physiology of Pigmentation
8. Morphology, Development and Muscle Growth
9. The Cardiovascular System
10. Breathing and Respiratory Adaptations
11. Nutrition and Functional Aspects of Fish Digestion
12. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation
13. Reproduction and Embryogenesis
14. Brain-Hypophysis-Gonads and Gametogenesis

Subject Areas: Conservation of wildlife & habitats [RNKH], Applied ecology [RNC], Life sciences: general issues [PSA], Physiology [MFG]