Description
Book SynopsisThis book on 'Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish' has been written after author's 25 years of lectures on this subject both at UG, PG and Ph. D. level. Although a good number of textbooks are available on fish physiology, very few books on physiology of both finfish and shellfish have been found, which can be considered suitable for use in UG and PG curriculum of Fishery Science. This book is based on the ICAR prescribed syllabus for this subject for the Fisheries students all over India and abroad. Understanding the need of the students, this handy and user-friendly book was prepared as per the students demand. This book also deals with the anatomy of the animals for better understanding of physiology. Even though the author has tried to cover many aspects of finfish physiology, the shellfish physiology is restricted, academicians of this field, technicians engaged and the processors of animals and fish products.
Table of Contents1. Finfish & Shellfish 2. Digestive System 3. Circulatory System 4. Nervous System 5. Respiration and Gas Exchange 6. Excretion and Osmoregulation 7. Reproductive Physiology 8. Sense Organs
