Fish Physiology: The Multifunctional Gut of Fish

The first comprehensive reference to discuss the diverse morphological and functional adaptations of the gut of fish

Martin Grosell (Volume editor), Anthony P. Farrell (Volume editor), Colin J. Brauner (Volume editor)

9780123749826, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 21 October 2010

460 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.9 cm, 0.91 kg

The Multifunctional Gut of Fish provides a comprehensive synthesis and an integrative overview of the range of gut functions and their implications for organismal physiology. The highly diversified anatomy and functions of the gut, including nutrient uptake, immune barrier function, salt and water homeostasis and respiration, as well as neuroendocrine actions and control are covered in detail by leading authors. In addition, this volume explores the pronounced implications of gut function for whole animal integrative physiology and compensatory demands for non-gastrointestinal organs. As the first comprehensive reference to discuss the diverse morphological and functional adaptations of the gut, this volume provides an excellent resource for comparative physiologists, aquaculturists and biomedical researchers employing fish as model organisms for mammalian physiology.

Diversity in morphology, anatomy and histology of the gastrointestinal tract in relation to phylogeny, feeding habits and environment
Feeding, digestion and absorption of nutrient, micronutrients and minerals
Barrier function and immunology
The role of the gastrointestinal tract in salt and water balance
The role of feeding in salt and water balance
Implications of GI function for gas exchange, acid-base balance and nitrogen metabolism
The GI tract as an endocrine/neuroendocrine/paracrine organ
The enteric nervous system
Mesenteric circulation and respiration of the GI tract
The GI tract in air breathing and nitrogen excretion

Subject Areas: Fishes [ichthyology PSVW1], Animal physiology [PSVD], Fisheries & related industries [KNAF]