Fish Physiology: Muscle Development and Growth, Volume 18 [Hardcover]

Ian A. Johnston (Editor), William S. Hoar (Series Editor), Anthony P. Farrell (Series Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0123504422 | ISBN-13: 978-0123504425 | Edition: 1

With the advent of zebrafish as a model system, the development and growth of muscle in fish has become an ever more important process. This volume, in the continuing Fish Physiology series, focuses attention on muscle from the genetics of muscle development to application of muscle growth patterns to aquacultural production.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The major strength of Muscle Development and Growth is the range of material covered, from muscle pattern formation in zebrafish to temperature acclimation effects on muscle physiology. The book should succeed in stimulating new interest in fish muscle development and growth."
--COPEIA (2001)

From the Back Cover

The development and growth of muscles in fish has become an increasingly important process especially with the advent of the zebrafish as a model system. This volume, in the continuing Fish Physiology series, focuses attention on muscle from the genetics of muscle development to application of muscle growth patterns to aquaculture production.
The Fish Physiology series has an international reputation for scientific rigor and quality production. Recent volumes have earned the following praise:
"Volume 15 in the Fish Physiology series, The Fish Immune System: Organism, Pathogen, and Environment, edited by George Iwama and Teruyuki Nakanishi, is an excellent resource for those who wish to review the immunology of fish... The Fish Immune System is the only comprehensive, single-volume reference on the fish immune system and contains contributions from an international team of experts... As fish are increasingly used as model systems for vertebrate immune systems, The Fish Immune System will be a crucial reference."
--TROPICAL FISH HOBBYIST
"Volume 14, Cellular and Molecular Approaches to Fish Ionic Regulation provides an essential update to our knowledge of ionic regulation in fishes. At the same time, it competently presents detailed descriptions of cutting-edge techniques and new approaches at the cellular and molecular levels that are playing a central role in pushing forward the frontiers of this diverse field. The chapters are well cross-referenced, and the generous use of diagrams and clear photographs generally adds to the excellent contribution of each chapter."
--TRANSACTIONS OF AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY

Product Details

• Hardcover: 318 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (November 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123504422
• ISBN-13: 978-0123504425
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,231,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)