
The 50th Anniversary Issue of Fish Physiology
Physiological Systems and Development
- 1st Edition, Volume 40A - October 31, 2023
- Editors: Anthony Farrell, Colin Brauner, David J. Randall, Erika Eliason
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 7 3 3 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 7 3 4 - 1
The series "Fish Physiology" recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary. In total, the editors of the series have produced a total of 47 books (several volumes have two books) that c… Read more

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Request a sales quoteThe series "Fish Physiology" recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary. In total, the editors of the series have produced a total of 47 books (several volumes have two books) that contain almost 500 chapters since the inaugural volume published in 1969. The content of the "Fish Physiology" volumes has evolved over time. The initial volumes were devoted to understanding the basic mechanisms and principles of fish physiology, with a focus on a few model species and some application to natural environmental conditions. Then, as the field better understood mechanisms, the approach was broadened to not only delve deeper into system physiology (e.g., chapters in early volumes were expanded to become books), but interspecific differences in physiology were explored, permitting a more evolutionary framework. Finally, as interspecific physiological mechanisms were further resolved, it became possible to discuss physiology in light of a changing world. Thus, physiology can now inform on conservation, sustainability and management, as exemplified with the most recent volumes. This anniversary issue celebrates the series by highlighting some of the very important early work in the field that was published in the Series. In particular, we wished to (re)introduce new researchers to this research that has stood the test of time and that shaped the field. Each re-published chapter is preceded by a short review written by experts in the field to provide an overview/introduction of each selected chapter, discuss what is particularly noteworthy or important in the particular chapter, and discuss why in their opinion this chapter has become a classic in its own right and how it has inspired the field of fish physiology today?
- Reviews written by experts in the field of some of the early influential chapters from the series "Fish Physiology"
- Highlights how some of this early work in the series "Fish Physiology" has stood the test of time and shaped the field today
- Reintroduces some of the early influential work in the series "Fish Physiology" to new researchers in the field
This volume will serve as a resource for graduate students and researchers interested in fish biology, physiology, aquaculture, conservation and environmental management.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 The fish gill: Where fish physiology begins
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 2 General anatomy of the gills
- I Introduction
- II Development of Gills
- III Gill Organization
- IV Modifications in Relation to Habit
- V Gill Ventilation and Role of Branchial Muscles
- VI Gill Morphometry
- VII Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3 The oldies are the goodies: 30 years on “The Heart” still sets the pace
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction to “The Heart”
- References
- Chapter 4 The heart
- I Introduction
- II Cardiac Anatomy and Morphology
- III Cardiac Physiology
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5 How the evolution of air-breathing shaped the form and function of the cardiorespiratory systems
- Abstract
- 1 Kjell Johansen's background and entry to the study of air-breathing fish
- 2 Studies of air-breathing fish at University of Sao Paulo
- 3 Lungfish studies with Claude Lenfant and Gordon Grigg on three continents
- 4 Air-breathing fish at Aarhus University
- 5 What are the next research question on air-breathing fish?
- 6 Kjell Johansens impact
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6 Air breathing in fishes
- I Occurrence and Bionomics of Air-Breathing Fishes
- II Nature of the Structural Adaptations for Air Breathing
- III Physiological Adaptations in Air-Breathing Fishes
- References
- Chapter 7 Volume and composition of body fluids: The lasting impact of the first chapter of the Fish Physiology series and the value of summary tables
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Importance of chapter
- 3 History and consideration of methods
- 4 Holmes and Donaldson (1969) as a fish physiology “classic”
- References
- Chapter 8 The Body compartments and the distribution of electrolytes☆
- I Introduction
- II The Total Body Volume
- III Methods for the Determination of Body Compartments
- IV Compartmental Spaces in Fish
- V Electrolyte Composition
- References
- Chapter 9 Stimulation of a framework for future acid–base regulation studies in fish
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 10 Acid–base balance
- I Introduction
- II Basic Concepts of Physical Chemistry
- III The Transport of CO2 in the Blood
- IV The Intracellular pH
- V Controlling Mechanisms of the Acid–Base Balance
- References
- Chapter 11 The lasting impact of Toki-o Yamamoto's pioneering chapter on fish sex determination and differentiation: A retrospective analysis of its contributions to reproductive biology and influences on aquaculture and fisheries sciences
- Abstract
- 1 A brief overview of Yamamoto (1969)
- 2 The life and career of Toki-o Yamamoto
- 3 The legacy of Yamamoto (1969)
- 4 In closing
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 12 Sex differentiation
- I Introduction: Sexuality in Fishes
- II Hermaphroditism
- III Gonochorism
- IV Genetic Basis of Sex Determination
- V Control of Sex Differentiation
- VI Nature of Natural Sex Inducers
- VII Differentiation of Secondary Sexual Characters
- VIII Summary
- References
- Chapter 13 Beginning with Blaxter—An early summary of embryonic and larval fish development
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 14 Development: eggs and larvae☆
- I Introduction
- II The Parental Contribution
- III Events in Development
- IV Metabolism and Growth
- V Feeding, Digestion, and Starvation
- VI Sense Organs
- VII Activity and Distribution
- VIII Mortality, Tolerance and Optima
- IX Meristic Characters
- X Rearing and Farming
- XI Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 15 A foundational exploration of respiration in fish eggs and larvae
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 16 Respiratory gas exchange, aerobic metabolism, and effects of hypoxia during early life☆
- I Introduction
- II Respiratory Gas Exchange
- III Aerobic Metabolism
- IV Effect of Hypoxia
- V Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 17 Insights into the biophysical properties of electrogenesis and electroreception
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 18 Electric organs☆
- I Introduction
- II Electric Organs and Electrocytes
- III Neural Control of Electric Organs
- IV Conclusions and Prospects
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Other volumes in the Fish Physiology series
- Index
- No. of pages: 852
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 40A
- Published: October 31, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443137334
- eBook ISBN: 9780443137341
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Anthony Farrell
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Colin Brauner
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David J. Randall
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