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Nitrogen Excretion

Vol 20

By: William S. Hoar (Editor), David J. Randall (Editor), Anthony P. Farrell (Editor), Paul Anderson (Editor), Patricia Wright (Editor)

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Published: 10th September 2001
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This book provides a comprehensive collection of timely reviews of our current understanding of the fundamental principles of nitrogen metabolism and excretion in fish. Emphasis is placed on critical assessment of how new studies impact these topics, and the articles reflect the diversity of current research approaches.

Contributors
Preface
Evolutionary Considerations of Nitrogen Metabolism and Excretion
Protein Synthesis
Amino Acid Metabolism
Ammonia Toxicity, Tolerance, and Excretion
Ontogeny of Nitrogen Metabolism and Excretion
Influence of Feeding, Exercise, and Temperature on Nitrogen Metabolism and Excretion
Urea and Glutamine Synthesis: Environmental Influences on Nitrogen Excretion
Urea Transport
Nitrogen Compounds as Osmolytes
Index
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ISBN: 9780123504449
ISBN-10: 0123504449
Series: Fish Physiology
Audience: Professional
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 358
Published: 10th September 2001
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.2  x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.674