Fish Endocrinology 2 Vols

During the past two decades, fish endocrinology has witnessed exciting developments due to our increased knowledge at all levels of biological organizations, including molecular biology, cell biology, physiology and behavior. New insights into development, neurobiology, immunology and molecular genetics closely correlated with classical aspects of endocrinology and represent important contributions to our knowledge on regulatory processes of vertebrates, including fish. The purpose of this book is to overview major advances in numerous research areas of fish endocrinology. Most of the chapters not only review and discuss the state-of-the-art in the respective field, but also show perspectives of future research. The book will be of interest to scientists involved in basic fish research, comparative endocrinology, fisheries and aquaculture as well as for students of fish biology.

Provides an overview of major advances in numerous research areas of fish endocrinology. This book is useful to scientists involved in basic fish research, comparative endocrinology, fisheries and aquaculture as well as for students of fish biology.

During the past two decades, fish endocrinology has witnessed exciting developments due to our increased knowledge at all levels of biological organizations, including molecular biology, cell biology, physiology and behavior. New insights into development, neurobiology, immunology and molecular genetics closely correlated with classical aspects of endocrinology and represent important contributions to our knowledge on regulatory processes of vertebrates, including fish. The purpose of this book is to overview major advances in numerous research areas of fish endocrinology. Most of the chapters.

The book Fish Endocrinology is an excellent book comprising eleven chapters which deal with the structural details and physiology of the various endocrine glands in Cyclostomes, Elasmobranchs and Teleosts. It is one of the best expositions for teachers and research workers interested in fish endocrinology all over the world. Latest references concerned, have been cited in this book and contributions of Indian workers have also been frequently incorporated. The illustrations include some beautiful microphotographs also. In the last chapter, Prospects for Future Research has been discussed which is of great value for the researchers. This book will definitely be an asset for the libraries. Contents: Chapter 1: The Adrenal Gland, Chapter 2: The Pituitary Gland, Chapter 3: The Thyroid Gland, Chapter 4: The Endocrine Pancres and Gastro-intestinal Hormones, Chapter 5: Gonads and their Hormones, Chapter 6: The Pineal Organ, Urophysis, Ultimobranchial Organ and Corpuscles of Stannius, Chapter 7: The Pheromones, Chapter 8: Hormones, Migration and Osmoregulation, Chapter 9: Hormones and Aquaculture, Chapter 10: Hormones and Skin Pigmentation, Chapter 11: Prospects for Future Research.

The discovery and study of the biological action of substances possessing hormonal properties comprise a considerable step towards a more comprehensive illustration of fish physiology. Fish in their vast majority do not constitute merely the most populous and phylogenetically oldest vertebrate group of organisms, but also a constant source of information regarding the mode of action of physiological and endocrinological processes of the phylogenetically evolved vertebrates, including mammals and humans. Although cells with neurohormonal properties have been identified in fish during the first decades of the 20th century, it is only over the past thirty years that these cells have been the object of intensive research efforts which, at an ever accelerating pace, are attaining a number of significant goals. This book presents current research in the study of fish endocrinology.