Deuterostomians, Cyclostomes, and Fishes

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Other Volumes

Section I: PRIMITIVE DEUTEROSTOMIANS

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Morphology, Phylogenesis, and Systematics of Lower Deuterostomia

I. Phylum Hemichordata

References

II. Phylum Pogonophora

References

III. Phylum Chaetognatha

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IV. Phylum Cephalochorda

References

V. Phylum Tunicata

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Chapter 2. Biochemistry of Primitive Deuterostomians

I. Some Chemical Problems of the Pogonophora

II. The Tunic of Urochordates

III. The Endostyle and Pharynx of Protochordates

IV. Iodine Metabolism

References

Section II: VERTEBRATES (CRANIATA)

Chapter 3. General Characteristics and Evolution of Craniata or Vertebrates

I. Neurulation

II. The Problem of Deuterostomy

III. Fundamental Organization of the Craniata or Vertebrate

IV. General Characteristics of Vertebrates

V. Evolution of Vertebrates

References

A. Cyclostomes

Chapter 4. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Cyclostomes

I. Introduction

II. Osmotic Balance

III. Ionic Composition of the Blood

IV. Organs Concerned with Osmotic and Ionic Regulation

V. Mechanism of Osmotic and Ionic Regulation

VI. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation in Tissues

VII. Comparative Considerations and Conclusions

References

Chapter 5. Endocrinology of the Cyclostomata

I. General Introduction

II. The Pituitary Gland

III. The Pineal Complex

IV. Chromaffin Cells

V. Corticosteroid-Producing Cells—The Interrenals

VI. The Thyroid Gland

VII. The Endocrine Pancreas and Intestinal Endocrine Cells

VIII. The Gonads

IX. Conclusion

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B. Fishes

Chapter 6. Biochemical Embryology of Fishes

I. Introduction

II. Molecular Biology

III. Energy Metabolism

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Chapter 7. Muscle Proteins of Fishes

I. Introduction

II. Sarcoplasmic Proteins

III. Myofibrillar Proteins

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Chapter 8. Plasma Proteins in Fishes

I. Introduction

II. Composition of Fish Plasma Proteins

III. Variations in Compositions

IV. Plasma Proteins Showing Particular Characteristics of Cold Adaptation

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Chapter 9. Respiratory Function of Blood in Fishes

I. Introduction

II. Hemoglobin and Myoglobin

III. Oxygen Transport

IV. Carbon Dioxide Transport

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Chapter 10. Nitrogen Metabolism in Fishes

I. Nutrition and Absorption

II. Occurrence and Metabolism

III. End Products of Nitrogen Metabolism

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Chapter 11. Respiratory Metabolism and Ecology of Fishes

I. Introduction

II. Techniques and Methods

III. Environmental History of Experimental Animals

IV. Group Effects on Metabolic Rate

V. Developmental Stage and Size

VI. Anaerobic Respiration

VII. Some General Considerations

References

Chapter 12. Electrolyte Metabolism of Teleosts—Including Calcified Tissues

I. Calcium Metabolism

II. Metabolism of Monovalent Ions

References

Chapter 13. Pigments of Fishes

I. Introduction

II. Tetrapyrroles—Bilins

III. Melanins

IV. Purines and Flavins

V. Pterins

VI. Carotenoids

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Chapter 14. Endocrinology of Fishes

I. The Pituitary Gland

II. The Adrenal Cortex

III. Corpuscles of Stannius

IV. Gonadal Steroids

V. The Thyroid Gland

VI. The Pancreas—Insulin

VII. The Pineal

VIII. The Ultimobranchial Bodies

IX. The Urophysis

X. The Kidney

XI. Chromaffin Tissue

References

Chapter 15. Bile Salts in Fishes

I. Introduction

II. Agnatha

III. Chondrichthyes

IV. Osteichthyes

V. Significance of Piscine Bile Salt Distribution

VI. Piscine Bile Salts

References

Author Index

Subject Index