Metamorphosis in Fish
1st Edition
Published on 8. March 2012
268 pages
978-1-4398-8331-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book gathers current data on the two types of fish metamorphoses and their endocrine controls. It will be of interest for fish biologists as well as comparative physiologists and endocrinologists. Metamorphosis is a major developmental phase characterized by morphological and physiological changes. It prepares organisms for a drastic shift in
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Baton Rouge
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
54 s/w Abbildungen, 5 farbige Abbildungen
54 b/w images and 5 color images
ISBN-13
978-1-4398-8331-0 (9781439883310)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Sylvie Dufour | Karine Rousseau | B. G. Kapoor
Metamorphosis in Fish
Book
03/2012
1st Edition
Science Publishers,U.S.
€186.00
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Persons
Dufour, Sylvie; Rousseau, Karine ; Kapoor, B. G.
Content
Introduction to Fish First and Secondary Metamorphoses. Lamprey Metamorphosis. Metamorphosis of Elopomorphs. Metamorphosis of Flatfish (Pleuronectiformes). Metamorphosis in an Amphidromous Goby, Sicyopterus Lagocephalus (Pallas 1767) (Teleostei: Gobioidei: Sicydiinae): A True Metamorphosis? Salmonid Secondary Metamorphosis: Smoltification. Eel Secondary Metamorphosis: Silvering.
