Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System

Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System
Author: C. Edward Stevens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2004-11-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780521617147

This book discusses the structural and functional characteristics of the digestive system and how these vary among vertebrates.

The Digestive System in Mammals

The Digestive System in Mammals
Author: D. J. Chivers
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 462
Release: 1994-07-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521440165

Biochemical, physiological and morphological aspects of mammalian digestive systems.

Comparative Physiology of Vertebrate Digestive Systems

Comparative Physiology of Vertebrate Digestive Systems
Author: Charles E. Stevens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1988-09-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521330442

The digestive system of vertebrates shows a wide range of adaptations to the different diets, environments, and physiological characteristics of mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians. This book describes the general characteristics of the digestive system in each of the major groups of vertebrates and discusses different adaptations for the ingestion and digestion of food, motor activity, absorption of nutrients, and the neurohumoral control of these processes. Its main purpose is to demonstrate the importance of this information for both the propagation and preservation of a given species and the understanding of basic physiological mechanisms.

Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution

Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution
Author: Kenneth Kardong
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
Total Pages: 810
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems.

Hyman's Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Hyman's Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Author: Libbie Henrietta Hyman
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 806
Release: 1992-09-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780226870137

The purpose of this book, now in its third edition, is to introduce the morphology of vertebrates in a context that emphasizes a comparison of structire and of the function of structural units. The comparative method involves the analysis of the history of structure in both developmental and evolutionary frameworks. The nature of adaptation is the key to this analysis. Adaptation of a species to its environment, as revealed by its structure, function, and reproductive success, is the product of mutation and natural selection–the process of evolution. The evolution of structure and function, then, is the theme of this book which presents, system by system, the evolution of structure and function of vertebrates. Each chapter presents the major evolutionary trends of an organ system, with instructions for laboratory exploration of these trends included so the student can integrate concept with example.

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: A Laboratory Dissection Guide

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: A Laboratory Dissection Guide
Author: Kenneth Kardong
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2005-05-05
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This high-quality laboratory manual may accompany any comparative anatomy text, but correlates directly to Kardong's Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution text. This text carefully guides students through dissections and is richly illustrated. First and foremost, the basic animal architecture is presented in a clear and concise manner. This richly illustrated manual carefully guides students through dissections. Throughout the dissections, the authors pause strategically to bring the students attention to the significance of the material they have just covered.

Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates
Author: R. K. Saxena
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Anatomy, Comparative
ISBN: 9788130930008

This second edition has been thoroughly revised. Part A is devoted to the discussion of chordates' evolution and classification. Part B deals with comparative anatomy and provides an introduction to structure-function concept at the level of organs and the organ system. The subject matter is discussed briefly and lucidly and in a sequential manner.

Aquaculture Nutrition

Aquaculture Nutrition
Author: Daniel L. Merrifield
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2014-10-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470672714

Manipulation of the microbial gut content of farmed fishes and crustaceans can have a marked effect on their general health, growth, and quality. Expertly covering the science behind the use of prebiotics and probiotics this landmark book explains how the correct manipulation of the gut flora of farmed fishes and crustaceans can have a positive effect on their health, growth rates, feed utilization, and general wellbeing. Aquaculture Nutrition: Gut Health, Probiotics and Prebiotics provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge of the gut microbiomes of fish and their importance with respect to host-fish health and performance, providing in-depth, cutting-edge fundamental and applied information. Written by many of the world’s leading authorities and edited by Dr Daniel Merrifield and Professor Einar Ringø, this important book discusses in detail the common mechanisms for modulating microbiomes, particularly at the gut level (e.g. probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics). The book is a key resource for an understanding of the historical development of these products, their known mechanisms of action and their degree of efficacy as presently demonstrated in the literature. The fundamental material provided on the gut microbiota itself, and more broad aspects of microbe-live feed interactions, provide essential reading for researchers, academics and students in the areas of aquaculture nutrition, fish veterinary science, microbiology, aquaculture, fish biology and fisheries. Those involved in the development and formulation of aquaculture feeds and those with broader roles within the aquaculture industry will find a huge wealth of commercially-important information within the book’s covers. All libraries in universities and research establishments where biological sciences, nutrition and aquaculture are studied and taught, should have copies of this excellent book on their shelves.