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Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes: Structure and Interaction with Environment: Volume 34A: Fish Physiology

Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes: Structure and Interaction with Environment: Volume 34A: Fish Physiology

by Anthony Peter Farrell (Editor), Colin J. Brauner (Editor), Robert E. Shadwick (Editor)

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    Illustrated 2015

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Synopsis

Fish Physiology: Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes, Volume 34A is a useful reference for fish physiologists, biologists, ecologists, and conservation biologists. Following an increase in research on elasmobranchs due to the plight of sharks in today's oceans, this volume compares elasmobranchs to other groups of fish, highlights areas of interest for future research, and offers perspective on future problems. Covering measurements and lab-and-field based studies of large pelagic sharks, this volume is a natural addition to the renowned Fish Physiology series.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 422
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 01 Oct 2015
ISBN 10: 0128012897
ISBN 13: 9780128012895
Book Overview: A detailed synthesis of the physiology of elasmobranchs, comparing them to other fish groups and highlighting areas of future research interest and prospective problems

Author Bio
The primary goal of his research program is to investigate environmental adaptations (both mechanistic and evolutionary) in relation to gas-exchange, acid-base balance and ion regulation in fish, integrating responses from the molecular, cellular and organismal level. The ultimate goal is to understand how evolutionary pressures have shaped physiological systems among vertebrates and to determine the degree to which physiological systems can adapt/acclimate to natural and anthropogenic environmental changes. This information is crucial for basic biology and understanding the diversity of biological systems, but much of his research conducted to date can also be applied to issues of aquaculture, toxicology and water quality criteria development, as well as fisheries management.